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Banner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of rectangular banner titled "Banner" by an unknown artist. The banner has a frayed border. A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the wings and tail of an eagle is centered on the banner. The creature has a lion-like head with a long snout and a crown on its head. Its wings are spread out to the sides, and it has a long tail that curls at the end. The creature is facing to the right. There is a flower-like design in the upper-right corner. The background of the banner is light-colored fabric that is wrinkled and worn.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Silk, polychromy
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
599 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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