Roundel with Basilisks

Limoges (France)

first half of 13th century

Object PlaceLimoges, France

Medium/TechniqueChamplevé enamel and gilding on copper

DimensionsOverall (diameter): 93 mm (3/8 in.)

Credit LineH. E. Bolles Fond

Accession number47.1038

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ClassificationsEnamels

Collections

Europe

ProvenanceAbout 1946/1947, Prince Anton Juritzky, Paris; sold by Juritzky to Adolph Loewi, Los Angeles; 1947, sold by Loewi to the MFA for $350. (Accession Date: May 8, 1947)

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