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Seal of the Colony of Virginia

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Seal of the Colony of Virginia by an unknown artist depicts a circular object with a crown on top. The object appears to be made of a rough, uneven material, possibly stone or metal. At the center is a lion-like creature. The outer edge has an uneven surface with visible cracks and chips. The background is a light-colored surface with a shadow cast by the object to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1767–76
Medium
Paper-covered wax
Dimensions
479 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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