Medieval Knight's Bronze Enamelled Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Castle Tower

CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

1 3/4 in. (13.3 grams, 45 mm).

Square plaque with pierced suspension lug above; hatched frame with round recess, heater-shaped panel with red enamel field and castle gate motif.

Provenance

Found Southern England.
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
From an East Anglian private collection.

Literature

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

Footnotes

Possibly the arms of the kingdom of Castille which were adopted in 1175 according to local legend: blazoned 'Gules a triple-towered castle Or masoned Sable and ajoure Azure'.

CONDITION

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