Harness pendant

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This bronze harness pendant was found at the Norse settlement at Jarlshof in Shetland. It was used sometime between 800 and 1100.

The ornamentation, now obscured by corrosion, depicts two rampant animals back to back within a circular frame with cable pattern.

Although leather rarely survives, the metal buckles, strap fasteners, terminals, plates, mounts, and pendants attached to a harness are sometimes found. Some are simple, for everyday use, and others more ornate.

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• Online ID: 000-100-043-221-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.HSA 4396
• Date: Between 800 and 1100
  
• Material: Bronze; projecting loop at top; open work in form of two rampant animals back to back within a circular frame with cable pattern
  Pendant, harness
  
• Dimensions: 1.70" D
  
• What: Pendant, harness
  
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• Where: Scotland, Shetland, Sumburgh, Jarlshof
  
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• Description: Norse harness pendant of bronze, with open work in the form of two rampant animals, from Jarlshof
  
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