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Relics associated with King Henry VIII
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Relics associated with King Henry VIII
Relics associated with King Henry VIII. Miniature of Anne of Cleves by Holbein, lid of ivory box containing Cleves miniature, lid of ivory box containing Henry VIII Holbein miniature, miniature of Henry VIII by Holbein, rosary carved in boxwood, silver and gilt cup presented by Henry VIII to Barber Surgeons, sword with hilt of crystals mounted in silver, birding piece with missing lock.
16th century
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Anne Barber Boxwood Carved Cleves Crystals Eighth Gilt Hilt Holbein Ivory Lock Missing Mounted Piece Presented Relic Relics Rifle Rosary Surgeons Tudor Viii Weapon Birding
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This collection of 16th century relics offers a glimpse into the rich history of King Henry VIII and his era. The first item, a miniature portrait of Anne Boleyn, the infamous second wife of Henry VIII, was painted by the renowned artist Hans Holbein the Younger. The miniature is housed in an intricately carved ivory box, its lid adorned with delicate floral designs. Another miniature, this one of King Henry VIII himself, also by Holbein, is preserved in a similar ivory box. The miniatures were cherished keepsakes, likely worn as pendants or carried as personal mementos. A rosary carved from boxwood and a silver and gilt cup, presented by Henry VIII to the Barber Surgeons Guild, are also part of this collection. The rosary, a devotional object, would have been used for prayer and meditation. The cup, with its elaborate decoration and royal provenance, would have been a treasured possession. A sword with a hilt of crystals mounted in silver and a birding piece with a missing lock round out this fascinating assortment of relics. The sword, a symbol of power and status, would have been used for ceremonial purposes or in battle. The birding piece, a type of early firearm, would have been used for hunting. Together, these relics offer a tangible connection to the past, providing a glimpse into the life and times of King Henry VIII and the Tudor era.
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