Eglomisé Plaque with Saint John the Baptist
last third of 13th century
Object PlaceVenice (?), Italy
Medium/TechniqueGlass with gold leaf and paint
Dimensions3.7 x 3.3 cm (1 7/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous gift in memory of Georg Swarzenski
Accession number1974.481
On View
Not on viewClassificationsGlass
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NOTE: Probably purchased before Swarzenski immigrated to the United States in 1938. He first lent this plaque to the MFA in 1939.
14th century
late 13th century
late 13th century?
late 13th century?
late 13th century?
late 13th century?
late 13th century?
late 13th century?
dated 1590