LENOX "BALD EAGLE" LORD OF THE SKIES COA

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Bird Lovers, check this out !!! You are looking at The American Bald Eagle "Lord of the Skies" on a wood stand . The sculpture was created under the authorization of The National Zoological Park of the Smithsonian Institution. The fine porcelain sculpture portraying the American bald eagle is crafted and painted by hand, and bears the emblem of the Smithsonian Institution and the Lenox trademark in 24 karat gold. The "Lord of the Skies" is approximately 14" high from bottom of stand to tip of highest wing, 8 1/2" wide x 6 1/2" deep. It includes the Certificate of Authenticity and a pamphlet that describes the history of the bird. Did you know the Bald Eagle is found only in North America? That the vision of a bald eagle is roughly equivalent to that of a human eye aided by six-power binoculars? That the fierce, proud look of the bald eagle has made it a symbol of courage and power since ancient times? That in 1782, the very young American nation adopted the bald eagle as its national sysmbol- that of freedom? The sculpture shows the mighty eagle gliding past a bristlecone pine, one of the oldest known living things on earth. Bristlecones are found primarily in east-central California and five other western states. One has been estimated to be more than 4800 years old! This eagle retailed for over $250 and I've seen Stores selling read more