European medieval silver gilt dish with Nielo lion

The object in detail.

C. 13th-15th century AD., Western Europe, Likely Limoges A finely modelled dish from Western Europe, highly likely from Limousin region of France, renowned for its enamel production. The centre tondo is delicately crafted in niello inlay gilded with a mythological animal, possibly a lion with long curling tail. The tondo is surrounded by a conical shaped border with zigzag decoration; The internal section is gilt inlaid with decoration in silver; the centre portrays a star-shape motif above the tondo, conjoined by a interwined decoration. The reverse side portrays a shallow body with conical shaped incised tondo modelled to a defined style. The tondo is decorated with a star-shaped motif of which is conjoined conical shaped connectives, intertwined by zoomorphic decoration. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. For another Limoges dish see: Metropolitan Museum of Art: 49.56.8.

Diameter: 142 mm

Height: 22,7 mm

Weight: 109,53 g

As it stands today.

Offered in stable, well-preserved condition consistent with its age and burial history. Surfaces retain their original character; no modern restoration beyond conservation-grade stabilisation.

A full condition report, additional photographs and the certificate of authenticity are supplied to the buyer. Independent analysis can be arranged on request prior to purchase.