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Messenger Badge

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored teardrop-shaped metal badge with a red lion design. The lion is facing right and appears to be wearing armor. There are two large Cyrillic letters on either side, similar in design. The surface is scratched and worn with some rust-like discoloration. The background behind the badge is gray. The artist and title of this piece is "Messenger Badge".

Artwork details

Date:
14th century
Medium:
Copper, gold, enamel
Culture:
Spanish
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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