The MET Cloisters New York: Long Term Loan
Forthcoming exhibition
Overview
Plaque with foliate designs from the Orense altar frontal or retable (2 of 3), French, Limoges, c.1188, champlevé enamel on gilded copper; h. 4.7 cm x w. 9.3 cm
The MET Cloisters is currently home to five medieval objects from the Wyvern Collection: Three late 12th century Limoges enamelled plauqes from the Orense altar frontal or retable, a pair of late 12th century Limoges enamelled candlesticks, and an early 13th century wooden casket painted with depictions of the Prise d'Orange.
Works
Casket painted with illustrations of the Prise d'Orange, Southern French, early 13th century, walnut painted with iron fittings; h. 24 cm x l. 44 cm x d. 17.5 cm