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LOT 1569
Medieval Gilt Bronze Knight's Horse Harness Hanger with Lion
12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (30 grams, 30 mm).
The lion in high-relief, lying along the pendant with its head resting on its front paws, lug to each corner with rivet hole, two pierced lugs to top edge for suspension bar, decoratively notched edges, extensive remains of gilding.
ProvenanceAcquired early 1990s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
Cf. The British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme, record id. NMS-4B9603, for similar dated 12th-13th century A.D.
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LOT 1569
Medieval Gilt Bronze Knight's Horse Harness Hanger with Lion
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Medieval Ceramic Group
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
Composed of a range of mainly glazed vessels, including tripod pots, a stoneware jars and a footed pouring bowl; most with chips and cracks. 3.25 kg total, 10-21 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Ceramics from Dundee, Scotland, confirm that the most common vessel type represented was the tripod pipkin, with globular body, rounded base, three legs and a single handle. -
Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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. 12.7 grams, 40 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-21FE54. -
Medieval Gilded Bronze Head of Christ
1200-1500 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic face and hair detailing and trace remains of gilding; once belonging to a complete figure of Christ. 17.5 grams, 21 mm
Found Fordham, Essex, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.ESS-EFA165.
