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Escutcheon Plate with the Device of Ottheinrich, Count Palatine of the Rhine (1502–1559)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Escutcheon plate with the device of Ottheinrich, Count Palatine of the Rhine. Metal plate with a wavy, four-lobed shape and irregular edges. The plate features an engraved shield in the center with a hole in the middle. The shield is divided into sections with diagonal lines. On either side of the shield are the letters "M" and "Z". The plate is decorated with engraved floral patterns and scrollwork. The background of the plate has a stippled texture. The plate has a worn appearance with signs of aging. The plate is set against a light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1525
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
German, Augsburg
Dimensions:
599 × 597 px
Museum record:
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