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Source Description
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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Document identity
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105837
label
Set of Four Ornamental Plaques
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obj
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object
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1
Source metadata
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105837
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object
title
Set of Four Ornamental Plaques
description
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.
date
c. 1380–1400
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CC0
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CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q60746952
genreSpecific
Enamel
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 11.2 x 7.7 cm (4 7/16 x 3 1/16 in.)
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Italy, Tuscany
accession
1923.916
Source extras
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champlevé enamel, glass paste stones, and gilding on copper
tombstone
Set of Four Ornamental Plaques, c. 1380–1400. Italy, Tuscany. Champlevé enamel, glass paste stones, and gilding on copper; overall: 11.2 x 7.7 cm (4 7/16 x 3 1/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade, 1923.916
collection
MED - Gothic
creditline
Gift of J. H. Wade
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2026-05-29 05:41:31.206000
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105837
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Medieval Art
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MED - Gothic
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champlevé enamel, glass paste stones, and gilding on copper
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1
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0
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photo
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