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Banner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black banner with a white embroidered design featuring a shield with a cross and a horse. A crown sits atop the shield. Two winged lions sit on either side of the shield. The banner has a rope-like border and a leaf-like pattern on the sides. Four heart shapes are on top of the crown. The artist is unknown, but the title is "Banner".

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Textile
Culture
possibly Polish
Dimensions
600 × 442 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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