A champlevé enamelled copper plaque depicting Christ in Majesty

French, Limoges, 13th century.

The plaque measures 15 x 11cm and 18cm high including its metal display stand.

Decorated in blue, green and red champlevé enamels, the plaque shows the engraved figure of a standing Christ his hands gesturing outwards towards the viewer. The copper retains traces of original gilding. Originally a central panel from a processional cross.