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It depicts a sailing ship, a reference to the City's port and a silver bell, a play on the City's name. A chained Irish wolf-hound and seahorses can also be seen. The City's motto 'Pro tanto quid retribuamus' translates as 'What shall we give back in return for so much?' and is taken from Psalm 116.
Belfast City Hall
Belfast
Title
Coat of Arms of the City of Belfast
Date
1890
Medium
watercolour on paper
Measurements
H 39 x W 29 cm
Accession number
1996-390
Acquisition method
acquired, 1890
Work type
Watercolour
