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Enamel plaque of The Nativity, reset in a gilt and niello frame with the Imago Pietatis in arched pediment; handle added to reverse to form Pax

Maker

France (Limoges) late 15th century (enameler)
1575-1599

(metalworker)
1500-1599

Title

Enamel plaque of The Nativity, reset in a gilt and niello frame with the Imago Pietatis in arched pediment; handle added to reverse to form Pax

Date of Production

1475 - 1499

Medium

Copper painted in polychrome enamels, within a gilt metal, silver and niello frame.

Dimensions

Height: 6.6 cm (plaque)
Height: 16.7 cm (frame)

Accession Number

O.1966.GP.62

Mode of Acquisition

Gambier Parry, bequest, 1966

Credit

The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)

Copyright

Work in the public domain

Location

Not currently on display

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Provenance

Information not yet known or updated

Inscriptions

Inscription: inscription : inscribed : on architrave : : ECCE LVX MONDI

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