Reliquary

Description

Silver heart-shaped pendant reliquary for James VII and II (James II of England), containing human skin alleged to be from his pericardium, undated, probably early 18th century

Museum reference

X.2019.365.1

Object name

Reliquary, Pendant

Date

18th century

Materials

Silver, Human hair

Physical description

Silver heart-shaped locket, engraved with IR on obverse with a crown and heart, and on reverse with IHS, containing human skin thought to be from the pericardium of James VII and II

Associations

Stuart
James VII and II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, 1633 - 1701
Stewart