Medieval 'Leopard Face' Gold Mount 022567

Medieval 'Leopard Face' Gold Mount 022567
Medieval 'Leopard Face' Gold Mount
Gold, 0.62 grams, 17.67 mm. Circa 14th-15th century AD. A rectangular gold foil repoussé mount displaying a feline face with triangular ears, lentoid eyes, chevron nose and mouth. The plate is pierced on the upper and lower borders to accept attachment pins. Reference: cf. rectangular repoussé mounts in Egan, G. & Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London, 2002 item 1048. Very fine condition, complete. Provenance: from an old English collection.
£350.00  

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