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Australian Seal

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Australian Seal

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 an artistic

rendition of the Australian coat of arms: a kangaroo and emu, supporting a shield, which includes six quarters representing the states. Above the shield is a seven-pointed star.

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