Viking Age Gilt Horse Harness Pendant with Warrior and Horses

Circa 10th century A.D. A gilt-bronze Alanian or Saltovo culture horse harness assemblage with Scandinavian decoration comprising: 12 piriform plaques each with a central cell; 11 smaller rectangular

Gilt bronze. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. Lunar pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from belts, other clothing and horse harness. T

11th-12th century AD. A gilt-bronze pendant comprising a lobe with flanking wings, blue enamel fill with reserved detailing, pierced lug above. 6.96 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). Found near Market Rasen, Linc

11th-13th century AD. A group of three bronze discoid plaques, each with tubular suspension, ropework border and cross, ropework discs to the loop and quadrants. 52 grams total, 54-64mm (1 1/4 - 1 1/2

9th-11th century AD. A flat-section bronze plaque of a horse with legs bent, head erect, tail vertical; ring-and-dot eye, horseman figure with leg trailing, hands to the horse's shoulder, reins to the

12th-13th century A.D. Square-shaped with integral suspension loop; moulded central design of three flowers springing from an oval base, annulet to each corner, field split in half vertically and enam

14th-15th century A.D.. Heater-shaped with raised border and reserved three lions passant gardant on an enamelled field. Cf. Clark, J. ed., The Medieval Horse And Its Equipment, Museum of London, 2004

14th-15th century AD. A circular gilt harness pendant with raised pelletted orb at centre and Lombardic '+IE SVI DE DRVRIE' relief inscription around for 'I am a Love Token'; with suspension loop. 7.1

9th-12th century AD. A bronze pendant formed as a horse and rider advancing left, the rider's arms forming suspension loops. 8.4 grams, 41mm (1 1/2"). Ex collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; acquire

9th-12th century AD. A bronze amuletic pendant of a warrior mounted on a horse; engraved decoration to the surface; suspension ring to the top. 3.78 grams, 37mm (1 1/2"). From a North West London coll

14th-15th century AD. A bronze heater-shaped harness pendant with gilt chamfered hanger; the pendant with enamelled griffin segreant. See Ashley, S. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East

As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. Lunar pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from belts, other clothing and horse harnesses. This example

Gilt bronze. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. Lunar pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from belts, other clothing and horse harnesses.

Gilt bronze. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. Lunar pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from belts, other clothing and horse harnesses.

Gilt bronze. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. Lunar pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from belts, other clothing, and horse harnesses

Gilt bronze. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. Lunar pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from belts, other clothing and horse harnesses.

Gilt bronze. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. Lunar pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from belts, other clothing, and horse harnesses

Gilt bronze. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. Lunar pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from belts, other clothing and horse harnesses.

Gilt bronze. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. Lunar pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from belts, other clothing and horse harnesses.

Gilt bronze. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. Lunar pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from belts, other clothing and horse harnesses.

Gilt bronze. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. Lunar pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from belts, other clothing and horse harnesses.

Gilt bronze. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. Lunar pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from belts, other clothing, and horse harnesses

Gilt bronze. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. Lunar pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from belts, other clothing and horse harnesses.

ca. 700–900. Northern European. A rare, flat section, zoomorphic pendant decorated with two addorsed horse heads, attached to a long bronze chain. Wearable condition.Provenance: From an old British