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Heraldic Eagle in a Flowered Field

15th century

Italian 15th Century

Associated Names

Italian 15th Century

Artist

This is a photograph of a round ceramic artifact with an eagle depicted in a stylized manner. The eagle has its wings spread open and is surrounded by floral-like motifs on a dark circular background. The rim of the ceramic is edged with a lighter color.

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Artwork overview

Medium

niello plate
Credit Line

Samuel H. Kress Collection
Accession Number

1961.9.161

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q63854497

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