Plaque with Christ in Majesty, ca. 1050–1100, Made in South France, South French, Cloisonné enamel on gilded copper alloy

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Plaque with Christ in Majesty, ca. 1050–1100, Made in South France, South French, Cloisonné enamel on gilded copper alloy, Overall: 4 15/16 x 3 1/8 x 1/8in. ( x x ), Enamels-Champlevé, The letters 'A' and 'w' at either side of the figure of Christ refer to God's proclamation in the Apocalypse (Book of Revelation): 'I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.' This plaque may be from a book cover or a processional cross

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Size: 3288px × 4992px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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