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These plaques depict the Heavenly Coronation of the Virgin (top), the Virgin in mourning (left), Saint John in mourning (right), and the Descent into Limbo (bottom).
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Title: Plaque with Christ with Adam and Eve in Limbo
Date: 14th century
Geography: Made in Catalonia, Spain
Culture: Catalan
Medium: Basse taille enamel, silver
Dimensions: Overall: 2 3/16 x 2 x 1/16 in. (5.5 x 5.1 x 0.1 cm)
Classification: Enamels-Basse taille
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.972
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