Medieval Gilt 'Burgh Family' Heraldic Pendant 14th-15th century AD A gilt bronze disc mount with central motif depicting a heater shield within a pelletted border, surrounded by a Lombardic script legend 'AVE MARIA GRACIA' (Hail Mary full of Grace); shield decorated with red enamelled cross, possibly the arms (or a cross gules) associated with the Anglo-Irish Burgh family; pierced to the top for suspension. 5 grams, 23mm (1"). Very fine condition. Provenance From an important London collection, acquired 1991; with neat inked label to reverse with inventory no.91.225 / cat.602. Literature Cf. similar design of cup weight in Read, B. Metal Artefacts of Antiquity, vol.1, Langport, 2001, item 863.
Medieval Gilt 'Burgh Family' Heraldic Pendant 14th-15th century AD A gilt bronze disc mount with central motif depicting a heater shield within a pelletted border, surrounded by a Lombardic script legend 'AVE MARIA GRACIA' (Hail Mary full of Grace); shield decorated with red enamelled cross, possibly the arms (or a cross gules) associated with the Anglo-Irish Burgh family; pierced to the top for suspension. 5 grams, 23mm (1"). Very fine condition. Provenance From an important London collection, acquired 1991; with neat inked label to reverse with inventory no.91.225 / cat.602. Literature Cf. similar design of cup weight in Read, B. Metal Artefacts of Antiquity, vol.1, Langport, 2001, item 863.
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