Shield with the Medici Arms, Surmounted by the Papal Tiara and Crossed Keys [reverse]

Roman 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a round, flat object decorated with an emblem. The design includes a shield decorated with six circles and a papal tiara with crossed keys, and the shield is surrounded by an inscription reading "GLORIA ET HONORE CORONASTI EVDE." The object’s dark brown surface appears textured and worn.