Ornamental Plaque
Unknown Artist
c. 1380–1400
Medium
champlevé enamel, glass paste stones, and gilding on copper
Dimensions
11.2 × 7.7 cm
Classification
Enamel
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of J. H. Wade
Accession Number
1923.916.2
About this artwork
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.