| Reference Number | HI/2016-7-12 |
| Title | King and Queen's College of Physicians in Ireland Plaque |
| Date | 1800-1899 |
| Description | Wooden plaque in the shape of a shield. One side depicts the coat of arms of the King and Queen's College of Physicians in Ireland (later RCPI) - the celestial hand descending from a cloud with a crowned harp underneath and the motto "RATIONE ET EXPERIENTIA", surrounded by the words "SIGILLUM COLLEGII MEDICORUM REGIS ET REGINE IN HIBERNIA". There are other images on the reverse side, including a volumetric flask and snake (part of the Rod of Asclepius symbol) and the words "DE SEDIBUS ET CAUSIS MORBORUM". Two small perforations present at top and bottom edges. Also two carvings on bottom and side edges, possibly depicting the Freemasonry square and compasses symbol. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 240mm x 178mm x 12mm |
| Digital Collections | View online in our digital collections |
| Copyright | Free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) |
| Credit Line | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland |
| Object Name | Plaque |
| Term | Interior Design and Furnishings |
| Emblems and Insignia |
| Symbolism |
| Medicine in the Arts |