Copper alloy with traces of gilt
13th-14th century
Height 1 3/4"
Provenance: Private collection, Brussels
A small medieval shield-shaped horse harness pendant in copper alloy with traces of gilding. Pendants of this type were used as decorative fittings on horse trappings and often carried heraldic or symbolic designs. The surface shows age, corrosion, and remaining gilt consistent with a medieval copper-alloy object.
Copper alloy with traces of gilt
13th-14th century
Height 1 3/4"
Provenance: Private collection, Brussels
A small medieval shield-shaped horse harness pendant in copper alloy with traces of gilding. Pendants of this type were used as decorative fittings on horse trappings and often carried heraldic or symbolic designs. The surface shows age, corrosion, and remaining gilt consistent with a medieval copper-alloy object.
