Plaque, probably from a Reliquary Shrine
Unknown Artist
c. 1180–1190
Medium
gilded copper, champlevé and cloisonné enamel
Dimensions
4.3 × 8.9 cm
Classification
Enamel
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
Accession Number
1953.275
About this artwork
This enamel plaque has been linked to the original decoration of the Shrine of the Three Kings in Cologne Cathedral, attributed to Nicholas of Verdun, one of the most important goldsmiths of the late 12th century.