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Mosawer arms, late 16th century
The arms of the Mosawer family of Yverdon (Canton
Vaud): shield surmounted by a helmet, surrounded by a laurel wreath with four
cupids in the corners. Inscription: Hans Mosawer der Junger in
Pfronten. Probably by an artist from Berne, where the use of the oval laurel
wreath is characteristic.
Inv. No. 1984/3/4 On loan from the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A
2295-1900).
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