Medieval Bronze Knight's 'De Bohun Family' Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant

14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

1 3/8 in. (9.5 grams, 36 mm).

A heater-shield-shaped pendant with integral suspension loop; device: [azure] a bend argent, cotised and between six lioncels [or]. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Nottinghamshire, UK.

Literature

Cf. Clark, J. ed., The Medieval Horse And Its Equipment, Museum of London, 2004, item 80, for these arms.

Footnotes

The well-known de Bohun family were Earls of Essex and Hereford. Whilst the enamelling is lost, this is a distinctive coat of arms.

CONDITION

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