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This image captures a museum exhibit featuring historical artifacts related to "Hunting and feasting" in medieval Europe. The scene is an indoor display case with a dark blue back panel and a white information board. On the blue panel, three objects are displayed: a square, carved relief tile depicting a dynamic scene, possibly of a hunt; a small, flat red circular object; and a small, ornate gold circular object, possibly a coin or medallion. To the right of these, a square, patterned tile in earthy tones shows a stylized figure, likely related to hunting. On a white shelf to the right, two rectangular, reddish-brown tiles are stacked. The top tile features a light-colored image of two hares, while the bottom tile depicts a stag. These appear to be decorative pavement tiles. The large white informational text panel on the left provides context. It discusses "Hunting" as a popular pastime for the medieval elite, detailing strict laws, the expense, and the large feasts prepared, such as 300 piglets for Westminster Palace in 1244. Feasts were held for various celebrations including Easter, Whitsun, Christmas, christenings, marriages, and saint's days, often accompanied by music and entertainment. A smaller section titled "Falconry" describes it as an aristocratic activity associated with ladies. It mentions a seal of Elizabeth of Sevorc showing her with a hawk, and an ivory mirror case with a hawking couple. The text notes that "Horsemen holding hawks were also popular imagery on English earthenware pavements," likely referencing the displayed tiles. Small inscriptions below the "Falconry" text indicate dates and materials for some objects, such as "About 1280-1300. France: copper-alloy gild" and "About 1250. Gold." The exhibit is located in London, United Kingdom, and presents a factual and educational overview of medieval hunting practices and feasting customs through artifacts and text.
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