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Decorative Plaque, Probably from a Reliquary Shrine

c. 1200

Germany, Cologne?, Romanesque period, 12th century

Medium
gilded copper, gold wire, cabochons
Measurements
Overall: 2.9 x 8.3 cm (1 1/8 x 3 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1961.28
Public Domain
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Location
106C Medieval Treasury
Print
A rectangular gilded copper plaque is decorated with five rounded gemstones nestled among ornate gold wire swirls. A large, clear stone dominates the center, flanked by pink and smoky gems on the left, and seafoam green and purple stones on the right. Twisted metal rope borders the piece and frames each stone, while dark copper bands at either end are pierced with small holes for attachment.

Decorative Plaque, Probably from a Reliquary Shrine

c. 1200

Germany, Cologne?, Romanesque period, 12th century

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