Christ and the Twelve Apostles
Maker: Unknown
Gilt copper, silver, and cloisonné enamels
Rectangular copper plaque champlevé enamelled in blue, turquoise, green, yellow, dark red, and a little white, with applied cast (?) silver heads attached by pins, visible on the reverse; thin brownish counter enamel. Christ stands in the centre on a white oval area, holding out both arms. He has a yellow and turquoise halo and wears a blue robe and a red cloak. Six Apostles stand on each side wearing gowns and cloaks of the different colours, and having one or two hands showing. The outlines of the cloisons and the edge of the plaque are gilded.
History note: Purchased in Rome by Frank McClean
Frank McClean Bequest
Height: 7.5 cm
Width: 15.8 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1904) by McClean, Frank
19th Century, Late#
Circa
1875
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1900
Decoration composed of enamel ( blue, turquoise, green, yellow, dark red, and a little white) gold
Accession number: M.35-1904
Primary reference Number: 156417
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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