Masonic Emblem

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of Masonic Emblem by artist. Metal tool with two long, thin legs joined at the top with a small circle. The tool resembles compass with a curved ruler piece at the bottom. The compass is engraved with ornate designs on the legs and on the circle at the top. In the center of the compass is a sunburst with a human face. The sunburst has many pointed rays extending outwards. The human face in the center has long hair. The background is a plain flat surface.