The Lion of Saint Mark (one of two appliqués from a book cover)
Object type: Appliqué
Department: Medieval Art
Culture: French
Date: ca. 1200–1225
Medium: Copper: repoussé, engraved, chased, and gilt, champlevé enamel
Dimensions: Overall: 3 15/16 x 3 1/8 x 7/16 in. (10 x 8 x 1.1 cm)
Classification: Enamels-Champlevé
Geography: Made in Limoges   France  
Credit line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Accession year: 1932