Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant. Circa 1280-1350 A.D. Lozenge-shaped with suspension loop above, the upper face with a raised motif of a butterfly with outstretched wings. Cf. Portable Antiquities Scheme, record nos.SUR-6D0424, FAKL-EC9C24, SF8239, for other pendants with butterfly. 7.2 grams, 40 mm (1 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Found Great and Little Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.ESS-8EF95E. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

The butterfly has been linked to Audley family who owned land in Essex.

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