Ornamental Plaque
Italy, Tuscany · c. 1380–1400 · Cleveland Museum of Art
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These plaques appear to have been part of a larger ensemble forming a band of decoration affixed to a church altar. Each plaque is decorated in multiple techniques-embossing, engraving, enameling, and gilding-to create a sumptuous visual effect.
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- Maker
- Italy, Tuscany
- Date
- c. 1380–1400
- Medium
- champlevé enamel, glass paste stones, and gilding on copper
- Dimensions
- Overall: 11.2 x 7.7 cm (4 7/16 x 3 1/16 in.)
- Place of origin
- Italy
- Held by
- Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · On view · 110A Italian Gothic
- Credit line
- Gift of J. H. Wade
Image: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0