The Tudor Heart: A Golden Legacy of Early Henrician Court

In The Tudor Heart: Object in Focus, Rachel King chronicles the discovery and historical weight of a spectacular 24-carat gold pendant and chain linked to Henry VIII, Katherine of Aragon, and their daughter Mary. This masterfully crafted artifact, weighing over 0.3 kilograms and featuring a three-meter gold wire chain, serves as a rare material witness to the ambition and magnificence of the English court in the late 1510s. By examining its intricate enamelled motifs and luxurious construction, the book situates the pendant within a pivotal era of royal betrothals and dynastic identity, offering a deep dive into its craftsmanship and its role as a survivor of the pre-Holbein Tudor aesthetic.

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The Tudor Heart Pendant

The British Museum in London has launched a fundraising appeal to secure $4.7 million for the acquisition of the Tudor Heart, a 500-year-old pendant associated with Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon. The Museum aims to add this exceptional object to the national collection by April 2026, ensuring its preservation for the public benefit and preventing it from entering a private collection.

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Bansky Artwork

More than a decade after he stuck a fake artwork to the wall of one of its galleries, Banksy has officially joined the collection of the British Museum for the first time. The museum has acquired its first work by the anonymous graffiti artist, a fake £10 banknote depicting Diana, Princess of Wales, which will join its collection of coins, medals and other currency.

The work, entitled Di-faced Tenner, was one of thousands of copies produced by the artist in 2004 as part of a planned art stunt. Unlike the other artwork, a fake cave painting on concrete, which was loaned again to the museum for a recent exhibition on dissent and protest, the note has been donated to the museum by the artist’s representative Pest Control.

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