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Tower cross with arms ending in lilies. Weather vane in the shape of a sea monster
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Tower cross with arms ending in lilies. Weather vane in the shape of a sea monster

1400 - 1500 · iron (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A cross from a tower spire or church roof, the crossbar ending in a lily of wrought iron. With a weather vane, in the form of a sea monster, and two rings for attachment on the ridge.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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torenkruis
Credit lineTorenkruis waarvan de dwarsarmen eindigen in lelies. Windvaan in vorm zeemonster. 1400 - 1500. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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