Medieval Bronze 'De Bohen, Earls of Hereford' Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant

12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/2 in. (7.48 grams, 40 mm).

The heater-shield with integral suspension loop to top edge and displaying heraldic device of a bend argent between six lioncels; no remains of gilding or coloured enamel. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found East Riding of Yorkshire, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report number YORYM-750583.

Footnotes

The device is similar to those of the De Bohen family, Earls of Hereford.

CONDITION

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LOT 1654