Object Image

Virgin and Child

Unknown Artist

Credit: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Middle or second half of 19th century, in the style of a mid-13th century Limoges original

Appliqué relief from a chasse. cast copper, engraved and gilded; the eyes, crown, and border of mary's clothes are decorated with dark blue and turquoise enameled beads.

19.8 cm

1975.1.1222

Image © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019

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