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Heraldic Panel with Arms of Lichtenfels and a Unicorn Hunt
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The upper half of this panel shows a unicorn hunt reconfigured to represent the annunciation. Only a virgin could lure a unicorn who is seen here grasping the horn of the mythical beast; not far behind are the hunter and hounds. The Virgin here is the Virgin Mary and arriving to the scene is the angel Gabriel dressed as a hunter.
| Artist / Maker | Germany or Switzerland, 16th century |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1515 |
| Culture / Origin | Germany or Switzerland, 16th century |
| Medium | white glass with silver stain and pot metal |
| Dimensions | Overall: 39.1 x 28.9 cm (15 3/8 x 11 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Glass |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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