Artwork, other - Picture, Prior to Federation - 1900

Historical information

Made by Chinese in Australia, probably Sydney (Other examples in the Power House Museum.

Physical description

Unofficial Australian Coat of Arms. Central rectangular shield, quartered with a sheep, a ship, wheat sheaf and tools in the quarters. Kangaroo and emu on each side of shield. Two Australian flags, one orange, one purple on each side. Rising sun in the centre above the shield. Silver, metal thread scroll at the bottom with "Advance Australia" inscription. Wide cedar frame. Glass with gold fillet.

Inscriptions & markings

"Advance Australia" in silver metal thread ribbon scroll.

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