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Quatrilobed Plaque (pair): The Annunciation and The Descent from the Cross
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These plaques were probably originally placed at the end of the arms of a processional cross. They are decorated in an enameling technique called basse-taille in which colorful translucent enamel pastes are fused over an engraved and chased silver plaque.
| Artist / Maker | Spain, Catalonia?, 14th century |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1350–1400 |
| Culture / Origin | Spain, Catalonia?, 14th century |
| Medium | translucent enamel (basse-taille) on silver |
| Dimensions | Overall: 8.3 x 8.3 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Enamel |
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