- Period
- Gothic
- Date
- 1300s
- Collection
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Object no.
- 1946.425
Pair of Plaques (Appliqué)
Unknown maker, 1300s
Cleveland Museum of Art · Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund · Public domain
- Maker
- Unknown maker
- Date
- 1300s
- Medium
- translucent enamel on gold
- Dimensions
- Overall: 2 x 3 cm (13/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
- Period
- Gothic
The record
Why it matters
This oblong plaque is decorated with pseudo-Kufic (fake Arabic) designs indicating that it was produced in Spain under Muslim influence. It may have served as an applied ornament to some article of personal adornment such as a belt. It is possible that the design was inspired by Arabic coinage.