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Preferred term

Armorial supporters, animal figures  

Definition

  • In coats of arms, pairs of animals or mythical beasts placed on either side of the shield [Lewis & Darley, alt.]; cf. Armorial supporters [human figures]

Entry terms

  • Supporters, armorial, animal figures

Notation

  • 121965

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-L46CMPLM-K

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