Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant

13th-14th century A.D. Of heater shield type, displaying a bird walking left passant regardant; trace remains of enamel; suspension loop above. Cf. The PAS online database, record ids. WMID-91E942 and SWYOR-17FA58, for similar.6.02 grams, 40 mm (1 1/2 in.). Found UK. Acquired on the UK art market after 2000. Ex Stratford collection, Suffolk, UK.Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.WMID-BFE324. Pendants such as this were suspended from horse harnesses using mounts rivetted to the straps. Harness pendants appear to have come into fashion in the 12th century, growing more numerous in the 13th century. In the second half of the 13th century, heraldic designs on them appeared and by the end of the 14th century, the fashion for such pendants was in decline. [No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price