Plaque

Description

Plaque of 'The Crucifixion', of copper alloy, champlevé enamels and gilding. Christ is depicted in the centre between four Saints, the heads of the figures are applied: French, Limoges, late 12th century

Museum reference

A.1870.16.39

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Plaque

Production information

Limoges, France, Western Europe

Date

Late 12th century

Materials

Copper alloy, Champlevé enamels, Gilt

Physical description

Copper alloy, champlevé enamels and gilding

Associations

Depicted: Virgin Mary
Depicted: Saint John
Jean Van Hal Collection
Depicted: Crucifixion

Exhibitions

• European Styles (29 Jul 2011 - 03 Aug 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland