Coat-of-Arms, with three clovers 1659

Editor: Here we have an anonymous Coat-of-Arms, with three clovers, housed at the Harvard Art Museums. I'm struck by the use of clovers and celestial symbols. What deeper meanings might they hold? Curator: The clovers, stars, and crescent moon aren't merely decorative. What do these symbols evoke within you? What cultural associations might these hold, considering the period it was made? Editor: I suppose the clovers could represent Ireland or luck, but the stars and moon feel more mysterious. Is it common to combine earthly and celestial elements in heraldry? Curator: Indeed. The stars and moon can signify nobility, guidance, or even divine favor. Their arrangement with the clovers suggests a complex narrative. How do you feel it speaks to cultural memory? Editor: I see how these symbols can reflect aspirations and identity. It makes you wonder about the story of the family it represents. Curator: Exactly! These images, these emblems, they're not just pretty pictures; they're echoes of stories waiting to be rediscovered.