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Plaque: Simon and Thaddaeus
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It is likely this pair of enamel plaques depicting the apostles Simon with Thaddeus and Thomas with Matthew once formed part of the decoration of a portable altar, a reliquary triptych, or some other kind of liturgical object.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, 12th century |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1160 |
| Culture / Origin | Mosan, Valley of the Meuse, Romanesque period, 12th century |
| Medium | gilded copper, champlevé enamel |
| Dimensions | Overall: 6.1 x 6.3 cm (2 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Enamel |
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