Medieval Horse Harness Pendant with Mounted Knight
Early 13th century AD. A bronze discoid pendant with enamelled field, reserved image of a mounted knight with drawn sword held upright. See Birch, W. de G. Catalogue of Seals in the Department of Manuscripts in the British Museum, Vol.II, London, 1892, pl.IX for multiple examples of such figures in standard attacking pose. 5.7 grams, 29mm (1"). Ex Nicholson collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; formerly the property of her father, thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fair condition, loop absent, enamel partly degraded.
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Early 13th century AD. A bronze discoid pendant with enamelled field, reserved image of a mounted knight with drawn sword held upright. See Birch, W. de G. Catalogue of Seals in the Department of Manuscripts in the British Museum, Vol.II, London, 1892, pl.IX for multiple examples of such figures in standard attacking pose. 5.7 grams, 29mm (1"). Ex Nicholson collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; formerly the property of her father, thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fair condition, loop absent, enamel partly degraded.