14th-15th century AD. A very large bronze discoid harness pendant with pierced suspension lug to the rim, low-relief reserved scene depicting two opposed robed maidens in a landscape with median tree, foliage to each side and hatched ground, the maidens supporting a heater shield with reserved Lombardic capital 'R', supporting strap hooked over a branch of the tree to the rear. 35.4 grams, 82mm (3 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously by descent from Seymour de Ricci (1881-1942); formerly in the Carl Dreyfus collection; by descent from his father Gustave Dreyfus (1837-1914"). Fine condition. Very rare.