Limoges bronze enamelled plaque (or book cover)

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Limoges bronze enamelled plaque (or book cover)

Description

A Limoges plaque in bronze and enamel shows a figure of a man set in a round-headed frame with floral decoration. This plaque has been partly cast (the head) and some details have been engraved (the feet and hands). The enamel is in gold and blue. This plaque was likely inset into the outer cover or binding of a manuscript or book.

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