Plaque, probably from a Reliquary Shrine

c. 1180–1190
Overall: 4.3 x 8.9 cm (1 11/16 x 3 1/2 in.)
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This enamel plaque has been linked to the original decoration of the Shrine of the Three Kings in Cologne Cathedral, attributed to Nicholas of Verdun, one of the most important goldsmiths of the late 12th century.
Plaque, probably from a Reliquary Shrine

Plaque, probably from a Reliquary Shrine

c. 1180–1190

Germany, Rhine Valley, Cologne, Romanesque period, 12th century

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