Chest
Category
Furniture
Date
1500 - 1600
Materials
Oak
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Compton Castle, Devon
NT 224137
Caption
This chest depicts a pair of lions rampant. The lion in a rampant stance is commonly used in heraldry and traditionally symbolises bravery, valour, strength, and royalty, since traditionally, it is regarded as the king of beasts.
Summary
Small 16th century (?) oak chest with pair of lions rampant in foliated surround on the front panel.