Medieval silver-gilt hunting pendant stag and hound

Code: 11838

This is a medieval silver-gilt pendant, dating to the late 11th - 12th century. It depicts a rearing stag, perhaps associated with hunting. The pendant is rather worn and missing much of the gold gilding, but is intact and without damage. 

OBJECT: Pendant

CULTURE: Medieval

DATE: c. 11th - 12th century.

MATERIAL: Silver-gilt

SIZE: 29.4mm x 21.4mm x 6.5mm 

WEIGHT: 3.02 grams

PROVENANCE: From a private collection, Hamburg. Germany.