LIMOGES, THE LID 13TH CENTURY

Details

A parcel-gilt enamel incense boat
LIMOGES, THE LID 13TH CENTURY
The hinged lid composed of two trefoil panels, each decorated with a winged angel
18 cm. long x 6 cm. high

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Lot Essay

The enamel lid of this boat was probably created as two decorative elements for a larger object such as a chasse or casket (for an example of the former see E. Rupin, L'Oeuvre de Limoges, Paris, 1890, p. 334, fig. 400). It is possible that they became detached from their original location, and the form of the plaques was easily adapted for their present use.

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