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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 1609

Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant

13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/2 in. (12.7 grams, 40 mm).

Quatrefoil in form with triangular tab between each lobe, displaying a crude lion rampant standing left within a square with surrounding fleurettes; integral suspension loop. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Berkshire, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-21FE54.

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LOT 1609

Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £72

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