Stone pediment bearing the Royal Coat of Arms of Savoy

Discover an exceptional 18th-century architectural ensemble in carved stone, comprising a pediment bearing the Royal Coat of Arms of Savoy and the epigraphic inscription ‘TANCA’. Intended to adorn the entrance gateway of a large feudal estate in Sardinia, this historic piece of remarkable heritage value belonged to the noble Amat family, of Catalan origin, who had been established on the island since the 14th century. The high relief depicts an oval shield bearing a cross surmounted by the royal crown (adopted by the Princes of Savoy when they acquired the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1720), framed by crossed cannons and military motifs. The term ‘Tanca’ (derived from the Catalan word ‘tancar’, meaning to close or enclose) refers to these imposing fortified farm-castles. Retaining a striking original patina, this Baroque coat-of-arms pediment is a rare testament to the military and heraldic history of the House of Savoy in the Mediterranean, ideal for a collector of architectural antiques or to enhance a prestigious residence.