Art Resource - ART439098

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The Dunstable Swan Jewel. Made in France/made in England (possibly), ca. 1400. From Dunstable, Dominican Priory (Dunstable, Bedfordshire). The Dunstable Swan Jewel is a livery badge of the highest order and quality. To wear such an item was a declaration of allegiance to a noble family or a king. The emblem of the swan was very popular among nobles eager to demonstrate their descent from the Swan Knight of courtly romance. The swan was adopted by the house of Lancaster when Henry of Lancaster married Mary de Bohun in 1380. When Henry became King Henry IV in 1399 the swan badge became associated with the Prince of Wales. Gold and enamel ware, maiolica, 3.4 x 8.4 cm. PY 1966,0703.1.

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART439098

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3380px × 2581px

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