Book Cover Plaque with Christ in Majesty
Object type: Plaque
Department: Medieval Art
Culture: French
Date: ca. 1185–1210
Medium: Copper (plaque): engraved, scraped, stippled, and gilt; (appliqués): repoussé, engraved, chased, and gilt; champlevé enamel: blue-black, dark, medium, and light blue; green, yellow, red, brownish red, and white, blue-black glass inset eyes.
Dimensions: Overall: 10 3/4 x 5 9/16 x 11/16 in. (27.3 x 14.2 x 1.7 cm)
Classification: Enamels-Champlevé
Geography: Made in Limoges   France  
Credit line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Accession year: 1917
Tags: Angels|Christ