Pair of Plaques (Appliqué)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Pair of Plaques (Appliqué) by Unknown. Two irregularly shaped plaques with wavy edges, made of gold, enamel, and possibly other materials. The plaques have a symmetrical design with a central section and two side sections on each plaque. The central section of the left plaque features a gold design on red and green enamel background with floral patterns and a gold quatrefoil in the center. The side sections on the left plaque have a green enamel background with red flowers, and a gold design that resembles an anchor or a cross with curved arms. The right plaque has a similar design but in a mirrored or reverse layout, possibly to create a sense of balance and symmetry. The plaques have a gold border around the edges, and the background of the image is black.