Crown of Eric XIV
Sweden’s royal crown, made in Stockholm by a Flemish goldsmith for Eric’s coronation.
The crown was made in 1561 and has been used at every Swedish coronation since, the last in 1873. Today it lies on a cushion at royal ceremonies. It is shown in the Treasury beneath Stockholm Palace.
Materials: Gold, enamel, rubies, diamonds, pearls
Manufacture: Circlet and arches in enamelled gold set with stones; an orb and cross on top.
The enamel scrolls in white, black and green on the gold.
The arches meeting beneath the orb and cross.