A vertical ornamental motif, bilaterally divided, shows a winged figure, holding trumpets and palm leaves, and supporting a bird cage. Upper level, two seated figures write on tablets that read s. P. Q. R. (the roman senate and people) and d. M. A. N. Two bound captives sit beneath a military trophy. In the center of the panel, a winged figure supporting a birdcage holds trumpets and palm leaves, symbols of victory. At the top, two seated roman senate and people. Two bound captives sit beneath a military trophy and above a small ornamental battle scene. Date: circa 1507. Dimensions: H x W: 26.2 × 13 cm (10 5/16 × 5 1/8 in.); ; Mat: 45.7 × 35.6 cm (18 × 14 in.). Medium: engraving on off-white laid paper. Collection: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Print, Ornament Panel with Bird Cage, ca. 1507 (CH 18378441-2)
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