£130
Medieval harness pendant. Circa 14th century AD. Copper-alloy, 19.97g. 54.80 mm. A large octofoil pendant depicting a seated female figure facing left gazing at a hawk she holds with both hands.
Hawking was an extremely popular pursuit amongst noble women who could afford the cost and upkeep of birds and the staff to care for them. Many popular icons of medieval art show a lady with a bird of prey on her wrist, even when not participating in active sport.
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