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Bard Presented by Maximilian I to Henry VIII

Armorer Wrought by Guillem Margot Flemish
Decorator Punhced and engraved by Paul van Vrelant Netherlandish
ca. 1505
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bard Presented by Maximilian I to Henry VIII
  • Armorer: Wrought by Guillem Margot (Netherlandish, died before 1533)
  • Decorator: Punhced and engraved by Paul van Vrelant (Netherlandish, active Brussels, 1504–1520)
  • Date: ca. 1505
  • Geography: Brussels
  • Culture: South Netherlandish, Brussels
  • Medium: Steel, silver, gold, copper alloy, leather
  • Dimensions: As mounted: H. 76 3/8 in. (194 cm); W. 39 3/4 in. (101 cm); D. 94 1/2 in. (240 cm); Wt. 71 lb. 8 oz. (32.46 kg)
  • Classification: Armor for Horse
  • Credit Line: Royal Armouries, Leeds
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor