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LOT 1313
Medieval Horse Harness Pendant Group
CIRCA 13TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 2 1/4 in. (48.4 grams total, 26-56 mm).
A mixed group of horse harness pendants comprising: a discoid pendant decorated with an eagle within beaded circles; an openwork lozengiform frame with four bulbous terminals, the upper one pierced with suspension loop above; a discoid pendant with stylised star motif, suspension loop above; large stylised rosette with domed centre, pierced with suspension loop above; fitting with a tapering body, semi-circular head and two roughly rectangular arms with scalloped edges, rivet hole to each, hook to head. [5, No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Suffolk, UK.
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