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| Authors: | Kirsi Majantie |
| Institution: | 1. Department of Archaeology, University of Turku, Henrikinkatu 2, 20014 University of Turku, Finlandkirsimajantie@yahoo.co.uk |
| Abstract: | SUMMARY: The 17th century saw the kingdom of Sweden become one of the great powers in Europe. This was also a period when Swedish kings strengthened their power and created an efficient, centralized state administration. Coats of arms were used in this context as expressions of authority and power and as signs of loyalty. This article presents stove tiles bearing the royal coat of arms of Sweden from Turku in Finland (then part of the Swedish kingdom), and analyses their dating, on the basis of heraldry and stylistic analysis. The meaning of the stove tiles and their possible makers and owners are explored by using archaeological and written sources. |
| Keywords: | KA?Kansallisarkisto (National Archives of Finland) KM?Kansallismuseo (National Board of Antiquities) SKAS?Suomen Keskiajan Arkeologian Seura (Society for Finnish Medieval Archaeology) TKA?Turun kaupunginarkisto (City of Turku’s Central Archives) TMM?Turun maakuntamuseo (Museum Centre of Turku) TRO?Turun Raastuvanoikeus (Turku Court of Appeal) |