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Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
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LOT 1842

Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant

13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.

1 5/8 in. (8.7 grams, 43 mm).

Of heater shield type, with integral loop above and blue enamelled field with engrailed saltire motif. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found UK.
Ex property of a Norfolk collector.

Literature

See Ashley, S., Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101, Dereham, 2002.

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LOT 1842

Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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