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    Heraldic Dragons, (sculpture).
    Artist: 
    Unknown, sculptor.
    Title: 
    Heraldic Dragons, (sculpture).
    Medium: 
    Sculptures: painted metal.
    Dimensions: 
    3 pieces. Each sculpture: approx. H. 3 ft.; Each base: approx. 6 x 2 x 1 ft.
    Inscription: 
    (On each base:) CITY/OF/LONDON (On plaque on each base:) The boundary of the City of London, England, established in Roman times is marked by a Heraldic Dragon at each entry by freeway. This dragon marks the boundary of the City of London Land in Lake Havasu City. unsigned
    Description: 
    Sculptures have the head of a dragon, body of a lion with wings, and tail of a serpent. They are painted silver, with red accents. Each creature stands on its back legs and one front paw rests on a shield.
    Subject: 
    Fantasy -- Dragon
    Dress -- Accessory -- Shield
    Allegory -- Place -- London
    Object Type: 
    Outdoor Sculpture -- Arizona -- Lake Havasu City
    Sculpture
    Owner: 
    London Bridge Resort, Lake Havasu City, Arizona
    Remarks: 
    The heraldic dragons stand at each point of a one acre piece of land owned by England.
    References: 
    Save Outdoor Sculpture, Arizona survey, 1993.
    Illustration: 
    Image on file.
    Note: 
    The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
    Repository: 
    Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
    Control Number: 
    IAS AZ000217
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