The Pyxis is a non-armigerous award given for putting forth great effort at researching, creating and maintaining a period persona and atmosphere. Therefore, I made this scroll to be a pair of temple rings, bearing the badge of the order, that would be period for the recipient.
Presented on 1/10/2015 at Nordskogen 40th Anniversary Twelfth Night Celebration
Presenting Royalty: Vladimir II and Petranella II
Order of the Pyxis
For Prudence Goodheart of Wyewood
Presented on 1/4/2014 at Nordskogen Twelfth Night
Presenting Royalty: Hrodir III and Anne II
Based on – Francesco Marmitta. ‘Leaf from Rangoni Bentivoglio Book of Hours,’ ca. 1505. ink, paint and gold on parchment. Walters Art Museum (W.469.48V): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Order of the Pyxis Non-armigerous order for great effort at researching, creating and maintaining a period persona and atmosphere
Based on Les Tres Riches Heures de Metz
Circa 1300-1310
Dimensions 3.75 x 4.75 – recreated at actual size on Bristol Board with gouache. I used her personal device in the upper left and the miniature features her in one of her amazing hats.
Persona: Katerina Unru
Presented on 12/7/2013 at Feast of Bull’s Head
Presenting Royalty: Hrodir III and Anne II
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