Tudor Armour—Art Bottle - A Tribute to 16th Century Royal Finery

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This piece underwent a 15-day hand-armoring process, where thousands of individual pearls and crystals were meticulously set to create a … Read more This piece underwent a 15-day hand-armoring process, where thousands of individual pearls and crystals were meticulously set to create a seamless, structural skin. This is not a surface treatment; it is a labor-intensive encapsulation designed to transform a standard form into a permanent piece of textural art.

The Stained Glass Mosaic: The upper third of the bottle features a hand-cut glass mosaic in primary "cathedral" colours, creating a jagged, architectural contrast to the smooth pearls below.
The "Jewelled Anchor" Face: This side features the most intricate symmetry, with a massive ruby cut stone at the top and a deep emerald cut stone at the base, both encased in a heavy gold-bead lattice.
Architectural Goldwork: The center of this face uses large, rectangular gold "bars" that give the bottle a structural, 3D weight that standard "beading" can't achieve.
Subtle Tribute: One profile of the bottle honours historical lineage with a clean pearl-work "B," a nod to the iconic Anne Boleyn B-pendant.

This piece is a 'jewelry moment' for the home. Because of its vibrant emerald glass and high-texture gilded lattice, it performs best when placed in a location with directional lighting (such as near a table lamp or a window) to catch the light in the faceted crystals. For a true Maximalist look, style it on a stack of linen-bound art books or alongside brass candlesticks to lean into the Byzantine aesthetic. It also serves as a sophisticated focal point for a vanity or a curated 'curio' cabinet.

Artist: Sonxada Zazel
Designer: Sonxada Zazel
Brand: Sonxada Zazel
Styled after 16th Century/Ann Boleyn, Tudor dynasty. See less