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2023 Research

Preparation of a technical and material study of an ensemble of seven medallions in copper alloy with applications of enamels and traces of gilding (MMLT.000853 a MMLT. 000856; MMLT.0008538 e MMLT.0008128), attributed as being medieval, 15 c.*, from the Leonel Trindade Municipal Museum collection, in Torres Vedras. Medallions are horse ornaments from medieval times, which were hung, riveted or sewn onto the animals' harness, such as the saddle, halter and reins.

Participants Archeofactu ~ Libphys, NOVA University of Lisbon ~ Welding and Quality Institute

* Elias, Margarida. 2012. Cem melhores peças e conjuntos do Museu Municipal Leonel Trindade (One hundred best pieces and sets of the Leonel Trindade Municipal Museum - Torres Vedras), p.38, Câmara Municipal de Torres Vedras. Lisboa

Acknowledgements Municipal Museum of Leonel Trindade (Torres Vedras) ~ Municipality of Torres Vedras 

Medallion with crowned female figure.
Medallion depicting a crowned lion.
Multi-lobed medallion with cross attributed to the Order of the Temple (?)
Multi-lobed medallion depicting animals and two female figures.
Circular medallion with the representation of the letter Y.
Multi-lobed medallion.
Torres Vedras