Medieval Extremely rare gold gilded champlevé Pendant
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Extremely rare medieval champlevé pendant in bronze with gold gilding, dating to the 12th–14th century, weighing 8.61 g.
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Extreem Rare Medieval Champleve Pendant 1200-1400 AD
Champlevé enamel from Limoges, or Limoges work (opus lemovicense), is a metal enamel technique that originated in France in the mid-12th century. This technique, known in medieval Europe for its religious objects, involves carving out copper plates into which enamel powder is poured before firing. The champlevé technique: Carving: The artist carves cavities into a copper plate. Filling: The cavities are filled with colored enamel powder. Firing: The entire workpiece is heated to melt the enamel and bond it to the metal. History and success: Golden Age: From the 12th to the 14th century, Limoges became the great master of this art. Objects: Workshops produced relics, crucifixes, incense burners, and bowls. Distribution: These objects traveled throughout the West to meet the needs of churches.
Weight : 8.61 Gram
Hight : 35.2 mm
Wide : 28.4 mm
Material : Bronze & Gold Gilded
Source : Dr. J. Crawford
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Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960's
Extreem Rare Medieval Champleve Pendant 1200-1400 AD
Champlevé enamel from Limoges, or Limoges work (opus lemovicense), is a metal enamel technique that originated in France in the mid-12th century. This technique, known in medieval Europe for its religious objects, involves carving out copper plates into which enamel powder is poured before firing. The champlevé technique: Carving: The artist carves cavities into a copper plate. Filling: The cavities are filled with colored enamel powder. Firing: The entire workpiece is heated to melt the enamel and bond it to the metal. History and success: Golden Age: From the 12th to the 14th century, Limoges became the great master of this art. Objects: Workshops produced relics, crucifixes, incense burners, and bowls. Distribution: These objects traveled throughout the West to meet the needs of churches.
Weight : 8.61 Gram
Hight : 35.2 mm
Wide : 28.4 mm
Material : Bronze & Gold Gilded
Source : Dr. J. Crawford
See image for own impression
Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960's
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Medieval
Metal
Extremely rare gold gilded champlevé
Century/timeframe
12-14 AD
Acquired from
Inherited
Total weight
8.61 g
Year acquired
1985
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Previous owner - year acquired
1966
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
