Record ID: BH-4290C2
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy harness fitting or mount, probably dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1100-1400). The upper plate of the mount is hollow and shield-shaped with tapering edges. The lower plate is crescent shaped with four equally spaced circular knops projecting from the edges. The shield-shaped plate is decorated with three equally spaced horizontal lines and an unclear central globular motif. The lower plate is decorated with a series of lines emanating from beneath the shield to the edge of the plate. There are surviving patches of gilding on both plates. On the under…
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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