A Limoges copper and enamel crucifix
12/13th century
Centered by the crowned figure of Christ, with three apostles to the points, overall inset with yellow, blue and green glass cabochons and discs and engraved with foliate decoration on a gilt ground, the reverse with five enamel panels depicting mythical beasts, Christ and an angel against a repousse decorated gilt ground, raised on a later tapered wood plinth.
height of crucifix 22¼in (57cm); width 10in (25.5cm)