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The Pusey Horn

Image credit: Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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This still life painting shows a 15th-century ceremonial drinking horn. The horn is said to have been given to William Pewse by King Canute (994–1035) after Pewse warned the King of an impending attack. This painting depicts the horn on a late 17th century table. In the top left corner, the decorative band from the body of the horn appears flattened so that the inscription can be read as follows: 'I King Canute gave William Pewse this horn to hold by thy land'.

Victoria and Albert Museum

London

Title

The Pusey Horn

Date

17th C

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 63.5 x W 76.2 cm

Accession number

P.28-1948

Acquisition method

gift from Mrs L. V. Bouverie Pusey, 1948

Work type

Painting

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