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About the Collection

Learn more about the Royal Collection, one of the most important art collections in the world.

Decorative Arts

Shield of Achilles©

Although the Royal Collection is best known for its paintings, a far larger proportion of the contents of the royal palaces falls into the category of the decorative arts, including European and oriental porcelain, gold and silver, tapestries, weaponry, jewellery, gold boxes and works by Fabergé.

Arms and Armour

Displays of weaponry have been a feature of royal palaces since the 17th century

Coronation Service, Rockingham Works
Ceramics

The Royal Collection contains the world's greatest collection of Sèvres, along with other treasures

Fabergé

The Royal collection of Fabergé is unequalled in size and quality

Furniture

The Collection includes both functional furniture and pieces bought as collectibles

Jewels and Insignia

Precious gems have always played a role in presenting the magnificence of the monarchy

Oriental and Indian Works of Art

These cover almost every aspect of the decorative arts of China and Japan

Silver and Gold

This collection was largely formed after the Restoration in 1660

A statuary marble group of a naked nymph reclining full-length and cross-legged on a lion's pelt, beside an overturned vase from which issues a spring of water. The nymph has a head of wavy hair gathered to her right; her head is supported by her left han
Sculpture

Sculpture has both been commissioned and bought as antiques

Textiles

There are over 100 early tapestries at Hampton Court Palace

Information and access to Decorative Arts

The collections are available to view at a number of Royal Palaces

General bibliography

Further reading on the decorative arts

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The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.