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Fragments with Coat of Arms (probably German) at Center

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Anonymous, German
16th century

Fragments with Coat of Arms (probably German) at Center

Red, blue, yellow, orange, and green pot metal fragments; uncolored glass, with silver stain and vitreous paint.
12 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches
AZ251
Provenance

Acquired by J. Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913), New York, and installed in his library 1907-1909.

Summary

Composition made up of fragments with floral and geometric motifs, a hammer at upper left, with a shield at center bearing a gold star in the upper left quadrant and a gold field with a thrice fructed grapevine.

Classification
Department