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Ornamental Plaque
c. 1380-1400
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, United States
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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Details
- Title: Ornamental Plaque
- Date Created: c. 1380-1400
- Physical Dimensions: Overall: 11.2 x 7.7 cm (4 7/16 x 3 1/16 in.)
- Type: Enamel
- Rights: CC0
- External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1923.916.4
- Medium: champlevé enamel, glass paste stones, and gilding on copper
- Department: Medieval Art
- Culture: Italy, Tuscany, 14th century
- Credit Line: Gift of J. H. Wade
- Collection: MED - Gothic
- Accession Number: 1923.916.4
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