Arthur's Round Table in the Grand Hall, Winchester, England, United-Kingdom
This table was painted in 1522 and was part of the use of the Matter of Britain by HenryVIII. The Tudors celebrated their descent from the Welsh Kings to secure better support for themselves. Note the Tudor Rose in the centre.
Photographer: Christophe.Finot (2006)
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Awesome! Here is a wiki media link for more info, and the text from the pic (copied from the wiki).
This is so cool. Thanks for posting this.
You're very welcome!
Gorgeous! It's so funny to me that even though the round table is explicitly a symbol of equality, they still felt the need to add a throne, a crown, an orb and cross, and a purple robe, all symbols of heirarchical power over others.
Been there!
Why'd they mount it on the wall?
that’s where they nailed the chairs
Looks more like a dartboard. Give that thing it's legs back and put it back on the damn floor.