Hunting horn, with 3 silver bands and mouthpiece. The internal band has 16 hawks preening themselves and the upper band depicts a king, bishop and forester. The horn has a leather baldric, with silver mounts and enamelling. The horn is European, 12th-13th century; 2 upper bands are British, 14th century, mouthpiece and 3rd band 18th century; baldric is probably Scottish, 1312-1347.
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Title of artwork, date
The Savernake horn, 1325–1350
Date supported
1975
Medium and material
Ivory, silver, enamel, leather
Dimensions
58 cm
Grant
7500
Total cost
210000
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