Plaque with the Crucifixion
Object type: Plaque
Department: Medieval Art
Culture: French
Date: first quarter 13th century
Medium: Copper (plaque): chased, engraved, stippled, and gilt; Champlevé enamel,  Figures are applied and gilt; background:  turquoise bands with reserved circles and colored rosettes on dark blue ground; colors: red, green, yellow. blue, gray-blue, white.
Dimensions: Overall: 6 5/8 x 6 3/4 x 5/8 in. (16.8 x 17.1 x 1.6 cm)
Classification: Enamels-Champlevé
Geography: Made in   Limoges France  
Credit line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Accession year: 1917
Tags: Crucifixion|Angels|Christ|Virgin Mary