Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze Royal Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Three Lions

CIRCA 14TH CENTURY A.D.

1 5/8 in. (10.7 grams, 42 mm).

Heater-shaped with pierced lug above; reserved border and three lions passant gardant on a red enamelled field. [No Reserve]

Provenance

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

Literature

Cf. Ashley, S., Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101, Dereham, 2002, item 55, for type, and 238, for arms.

CONDITION

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