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Messenger Badge

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teardrop-shaped object with a gold border, featuring a red lion holding a branch in its right paw and a crown above its head. The lion has a long tail and appears to be walking to the right. The background of the object is silver with visible signs of wear and tear, and there are small metal rivets around the edge of the gold border. The artwork is titled "Messenger Badge" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Copper, silver, enamel, gold
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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