Henry VIII carved heraldic beast
- Period
- Circa 1500 - 1540
- Origin
- England
- Dimensions
- W 26" × H 37" (50" with stand)" × D 10"
- Reference
- #Marh1825
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
Henry VIII heraldic beast in the form of a Cockatrice, of large size, possibly from a hammer beam roof. The head of a bird with the body of a beast holding a shield with a banner around the neck and a later added date of 1507 to the torso, set on a modern metal stand.
