Lot Nr.2005

Fragments of an enamelled French gabled casket

presumably Limoges, 12th/13th century
Side plate and a lid panel from a fire-gilded bronze gabled casket. On the front religious scenes made of multi-coloured cloisonné-enamel inlays. Each bears copper heads in half relief. A cherub is shown stopping an execution in the right corner of the lid piece. The sidepiece has a depiction of the Evangelist Luke at a writing desk with angels above him. The enamel inlays are incomplete in places. Dimensions 7 x 15 and 16.5 x 8.5 cm.

Condition: III

Limit: 2800 EURO

5300 EURO