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LOT 1942
Medieval Knight's Bronze Horse Harness Pendant Group
13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 - 2 in. (26 grams total, 31-52 mm).
Comprising: a large elaborate quatrefoil pendant with a central rivet; the detached suspension loop originally set perpendicular to the pendant; blazon: a fret with stamped annulets within incised lines; a complete scallop-shaped harness pendant and hanger. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Norfolk, UK.
Accompanied by copies of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report nos.NMS-E5687C, NMS-6D9032, NMS-F89134.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
See Ashley, S., Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, Dereham, 2002, fig.6.9.
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