Gilded Copper Collection

Reliquary, French (?), ca. 1175-1200 (rock crystal); early 19th century (setting)

Shishak, Turkey, late 16th / early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Shishak, Turkey, late 16th/early 17th century

Ecce Homo, second half 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Ecce Homo, second half 16th century

Angel from the Lid of an Incense Boat, Italian, ca. 1325-50. Creator: Unknown
Angel from the Lid of an Incense Boat, Italian, ca. 1325-50

Medallion with Saint Peter, Italian, ca. 1320-40. Creator: Unknown
Medallion with Saint Peter, Italian, ca. 1320-40

Morse with Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, Italian, mid-14th century

The Man of Sorrows, Italian, last quarter 14th century. Creator: Unknown
The Man of Sorrows, Italian, last quarter 14th century. Inscription naming the society of Saint Dominic

Harness Pendant, 1200s. Creator: Unknown
Harness Pendant, 1200s. Probably a pendant (hanging ornament) because of the loop at the top, this plaque may have been hung from a horses breast plate. It also could be a crusaders badge

Warrior Fighting a Dragon, c. 1170-1180. Creator: Unknown
Warrior Fighting a Dragon, c. 1170-1180. This gilded copper medallion features an enameled representation of a youthful warrior fighting a winged dragon

Plaque Reliquary Shrine 1180-1190 Germany Rhine Valley
Plaque from a Reliquary Shrine, c. 1180-1190. Germany, Rhine Valley, Cologne, Romanesque period, 12th century. Gilded copper; champleve and cloisonne enamel; overall: 3.2 x 6.6 cm (1 1/4 x 2 5/8 in.)

Plaque Simon Thaddaeus 1160 Mosan Valley Meuse
Plaque: Simon and Thaddaeus, c. 1160. Mosan, Valley of the Meuse, Romanesque period, 12th century. Gilded copper, champleve enamel; overall: 6.1 x 6.3 cm (2 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.)

Plaque Thomas Matthew 1160 Mosan Valley Meuse
Plaque: Thomas and Matthew, c. 1160. Mosan, Valley of the Meuse, Romanesque period, 12th century. Gilded copper, champleve enamel; overall: 5.8 x 6.1 cm (2 5/16 x 2 3/8 in.)

Pyx 1250 France Limousin Limoges Gothic period
Pyx, c. 1250. France, Limousin, Limoges, Gothic period, mid-13th century. Gilded copper, champleve enamel; overall: 8.3 x 10.4 cm (3 1/4 x 4 1/8 in.)

Plaque Reliquary Shrine 1200-1250 Mosan Valley
Plaque, probably from a Reliquary Shrine, c. 1200-1250. Mosan, Valley of the Meuse, Gothic period, early 13th century. Gilded copper; champleve enamel; overall: 3.4 x 5.9 cm (1 5/16 x 2 5/16 in.)

Portable Altar 1200-1220 Germany Cologne Gothic Period
Portable Altar, c. 1200-1220. Germany, Cologne, Gothic Period, 13th century. Walrus ivory, gilded copper, porphyry, champleve enamel

Pendant Virgin Child 1160-1170 Circle Godefroid de Huy
Pendant with the Virgin and Child, c. 1160-1170. Circle of Godefroid de Huy (Netherlandish). Gilded copper, champleve enamel; the reverse decorated in vernis brun; overall

Decorative Plaque Reliquary Shrine 1200 Germany
Decorative Plaque, Probably from a Reliquary Shrine, c. 1200. Germany, Cologne?, Romanesque period, 12th century. Gilded copper, gold wire, cabochons; overall: 2.9 x 8.3 cm (1 1/8 x 3 1/4 in.)

Plaque Reliquary Shrine 1170 Germany Rhine Valley
Plaque from a Reliquary Shrine, c. 1170. Germany, Rhine Valley, Cologne, Romanesque period, 12th century. Gilded copper; champleve and cloisonne enamel; overall: 2.7 x 7.2 cm (1 1/16 x 2 13/16 in.)

Bodhisattva Manjushri Lord Wisdom 1000s-1100s
Bodhisattva Manjushri: Lord of Wisdom, 1000s-1100s. East India, Bengal, Pala period, 11th-12th century. Image of gilded copper

Plaque Pair Simon Thaddaeus Thomas Matthew 1160
Plaque Pair: Simon and Thaddaeus and Thomas and Matthew, c. 1160. Mosan, Valley of the Meuse, Romanesque period, 12th century

Portable Icon Virgin Eleousa early 1300s Constantinople
Portable Icon, Virgin Eleousa, early 1300s, Constantinople, Byzantine, Miniature mosaic set, wax, wood panel, gold, multicolored stones, gilded copper, Overall, 4 7/16 x 3 3/8 1/2, 11.2 8.6 1.3 cm

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"Gilded Copper: A Glorious Journey through Time and Artistry" Step into the enchanting world of gilded copper, where masterpieces from different eras and regions converge to captivate our senses. From Shishak, Turkey in the late 16th to early 17th century, an unknown creator crafted a mesmerizing piece that exudes both mystery and allure. Moving forward to the second half of the 16th century, we encounter "Ecce Homo, " another enigmatic creation by an anonymous artist. Its intricate details leave us pondering over its origins and purpose. A relic from French craftsmanship emerges next – a breathtaking reliquary dating back to around 1175-1200. Crafted with rock crystal in its earlier years before receiving a new setting in the early 19th century, it stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of this art form. An angel delicately adorns the lid of an incense boat hailing from Italy circa 1325-50. The unknown creator skillfully captures ethereal grace within this gilded copper masterpiece. Saint Peter is immortalized on a medallion originating from Italy around 1320-40. Though shrouded in anonymity, its exquisite craftsmanship speaks volumes about the talent behind it. Intriguingly, we stumble upon a mid-14th-century Italian morse featuring Saint Francis receiving stigmata—a powerful symbol of faith rendered beautifully in gilded copper. The Man of Sorrows sculpture takes us further into Italian art history's last quarter of the 14th century. Created by an unknown artist, it evokes deep emotions through its poignant depiction. A harness pendant from the 1200s adds yet another layer to our exploration. While its creator remains nameless, their mastery shines through every delicate detail etched onto this small but significant piece. Traveling back even further in time brings us face-to-face with a warrior fighting a dragon, crafted around 1170-1180.