australian seal is an outdoor 1968–1969 sculpture by thomas bass, installed outside the embassy of australia, washington, d.c., in the united states. the bronze sculpture measures approximately x x and is set on a flagstone base. it depicts a kangaroo, emu, and the australian shield, which includes images of st. george's cross, queen victoria's crown, a maltese cross, magpie, black swan, and lions. above the shield is a seven-pointed star.