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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
Museum record:
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