Medallion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The medallion by an unknown artist depicts a circular object with a dark brown background. The center contains a stylized white bird in flight surrounded by curved lines. The bird has a long beak and its wings are spread. The bird appears to hold a long object in its beak. The medallion features various colorful designs, including clouds, flowers, and other objects. The medallion is decorated with gold, orange, blue, and white colors. The color palette includes shades of brown, white, orange, blue, and green. The design consists of a bird surrounded by a floral and cloud pattern on a dark background. The overall design within the medallion gives an impression of a mythical scene. The color card on the right indicates accurate color representation.