Ornamental Plaque, c. 1380-1400. These plaques appear to have been part of a larger ensemble forming a band of decoration affixed to a church altar. Each plaque is decorated in multiple techniques-embossing, engraving, enameling, and gilding-to create a sumptuous visual effect.

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Keywords: 14th, art, century, champlevé, cleveland, copper, enamel, gilding, glass, heritage, italy, museum, paste, stones, tuscany, unknown