Very nice Medieval belt/book mount.

[dragonsbreath]

Has been identified as 12TH to 13th Century and depicts a lion

possibly a belt or book mount

measures 27 x 27 mm and some gilding remains

 

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[shaun7]

What a great find!

 

[hodge]

Nice find. Have you entered it on www.ukdfd.co.uk for validation?

 

[hodge]

Nice find. Have you entered it on www.ukdfd.co.uk for validation?

I'll answer that one shall I... Yes you have!!
I just popped in & had a look. You've got some cracking finds on that site!

 

[CRUSADER]

I love the Medieval Artistry, very nice piece, I've yet to get one as nice as that but look forward to trying

 

[dragonsbreath]

Thanks for the comments guys....it has been suggested that it represents the lion

associated with St Mark...

I did make one basic mistake though lol there was a bit more gilding evident until

i rubbed it between my fingers doh!!!