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Large Medieval Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Figures Holding a Shield with Crested 'N' Large Medieval Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Figures Holding a Shield with Crested 'N' Large Medieval Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Figures Holding a Shield with Crested 'N'
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LOT 0383

Large Medieval Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Figures Holding a Shield with Crested 'N'

15TH CENTURY A.D.

3 in. (47.79 grams, 75mm).

Depicting a robed knight and a wimpled lady in low-relief, standing flanking a crested shield of arms bearing the crowned blackletter 'n' with black letter inscribed scroll above; two rosettes below the arms, dogs statant guardant at base; with suspension loop.

Provenance

Acquired in the 1980s.
Property of a London gentleman.
Acquired on the UK art market.

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LOT 0383

Large Medieval Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Figures Holding a Shield with Crested 'N'

Sold for (Inc. bp): £247

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