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The image displays the official seal of The University of Michigan. It is a circular emblem primarily colored in maize (a golden yellow) and dark blue, set against a white background.

Starting from the outside edge, there is a thick dark blue ring containing text in gold capital letters that curves along the top half: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN".

At the bottom of this outer ring, centered between two small white circular rosette symbols with blue geometric patterns inside them, is the year "1817" written in gold numerals. This date represents the founding year of the university.

Inside the outer ring is a central design featuring a sunburst pattern of alternating gold and white rays radiating outward from the center. In the middle of this burst sits a dark blue shield (escutcheon).

On top of the shield, gold rays extend upward like a sunrise or halo. Inside the blue shield itself, there is an open book depicted in white at the bottom. Resting on top of the book is a golden oil lamp with a handle and spout, symbolizing light and knowledge.

Beneath the shield is a curved gold ribbon or scroll that holds the university's motto in capital letters: "ARTES SCIENTIA VERITAS". The Latin words are separated by small dots.
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