Print, satirical print (BM 1868,0808.2167)

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Print, satirical print (BM 1868,0808.2167)

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Bust length portrait of Charles II, in a circle, which reverses to show a tiger's head; masks on either side linked by a chain on which are three fleurs-de-lis; the rose of England and harp of Ireland seem about to be devoured by the tiger; lettering in Dutch around the image.
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Date

1672
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Source

British Museum
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public domain

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