Dish: The Destruction of the Hosts of Pharaoh, Master IC, probably early 17th century

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Dish: The Destruction of the Hosts of Pharaoh, probably early 17th century, Painted enamel on copper, partly gilt., 20 11/16 x 15 3/4 in. ( x 40 cm), Enamels, Master IC (probably Jean Court) (French, Limoges, active 1614–1627) or, Jean Cour (or Court) (French, Limoges, active 1598–1631), This large oval plate, representing the Destruction of the Hosts of Pharaoh as described in Exodus 13-15, is a superb example of French Renaissance painted enamel. The term 'enamel' denotes the technique of enriching metal with the application of glass-like material, not unlike a glaze on ceramics

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