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Matthew Paris Hostoria Anglorum Chroica Majora Part III. Royal 14 C. vii 124v Describing/Depicting Henry III and Eleanor of Provence. Latin. double column. Created at St. Albans between 1254-1259. n.b. this folio latin, others anglo-norman.

Saint's medal made in Venice, Italy. Likely for use at the church nearby which held St. Nicholas' remains.

Mirror cases, which might be considered forerunners of the modern compact, were primarily destined for the aristocracy, and their subject matter reflects the activities and interests of their owners. Here, a lady and gentleman hunt with falcons,…

A small bronze statue of a monkey holding a spike. The statue was probably intended as a decoration though the statue itself displays the Byzantine's knowledge of the world, trade, and art. There have been suggestions that it could have been part of…

This looks very functional; no decoration.

A mortar and pestle set from 14th century Italy, made of a metal, most likely iron. Artist unknown. The set is notable for having both of its original pieces (a rarity for medieval mortars), but otherwise quite typical of mid- to late medieval…

This is a zoomorphic penannular brooch most likely from England or Great Britain, although the origins of the brooch are unclear. It has a dragon head on each end. This brooch was used either to hold a cloak or a kilt, if it was from Scotland. This…

This is also like a token or badge, but it is secular.

A mortar and pestle set from 14th century Italy, made of a metal, most likely iron. Artist unknown. The set is notable for having both of its original pieces (a rarity for medieval mortars), but otherwise quite typical of mid- to late medieval…

Double-Column, Latin

Provenance:

Henry Fitzalan, 12th earl of Arundel (b. 1512, d. 1580), magnate: inscribed with his name (f. 1).
John Lumley, 1st baron Lumley (b. c. 1533, d. 1609), collector and conspirator: inscribed with his name (f.…