Australian Seal
Sculpture in Washington, D.C., U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Australian Seal is an outdoor sculpture of 1968–69 by Thomas Bass, installed outside the Embassy of Australia, Washington, D.C., in the United States. The bronze sculpture measures approximately 8 feet (2.4 m) x 5 feet (1.5 m) x 2 feet (0.61 m) and is set on a flagstone base. It depicts a kangaroo, emu, and the Australian shield, which includes images of St. George's Cross, Queen Victoria's crown, a Maltese Cross, magpie, black swan, and lions. Above the shield is a seven-pointed star.[1]
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Australian Seal | |
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Artist | Thomas Bass |
Type | Sculpture |
Dimensions | 2.4 m × 1.5 m × 0.61 m (8 ft × 5 ft × 2 ft) |
Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
Coordinates | 38°54′27.7″N 77°2′12.9″W |
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