Incense Boat, 13th century, Limousin, Occitania, France
Summary
A bronze and gilt bronze incense burner, France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Champlevé is a decorative technique used in metalworking, particularly in enameling. It involves carving or etching a design into a metal surface, then filling the resulting recesses with enamel. The enamel is then fired in a kiln to create a durable and colorful surface. Champlevé was popular in medieval Europe and is still used today in jewelry making and other decorative arts.
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Date
1250 - 1270
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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