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Three Romanesque enamel plaques

Unknown artist, 1150

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Three enamel plaques depicting (1) Alexander being drawn to Heaven in a chariot, (2) a man, possibly Samson, fighting a lion and (3) a man riding a camel.

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Title of artwork, date

Three Romanesque enamel plaques, 1150

Date supported

1989

Medium and material

Copper-gilt and enamel

Dimensions

10 x 10 cm

Grant

75000

Total cost

825000

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