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LOT 1670
Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze and Enamelled Horse Harness Pendant with Flowers
12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (2.77 grams, 22 mm).
Square-shaped with integral suspension loop; moulded central design of three flowers springing from an oval base, annulet to each corner, field split in half vertically and enamelled azure (left field) and gules (right field); extensive remains of gilding to front and reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market, 1990s.
Property of a retired academic.
Similar to an example from Sparham, Norfolk, published in Ashley (2002: p9, number 32), where the device is described as a "three limbed tree", but the colour scheme appears identical.
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LOT 1670
Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze and Enamelled Horse Harness Pendant with Flowers
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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