Object Description
This finely decorated enamel plaque depicts a knight in armour, who is portrayed turning toward the viewer as though he is about to unsheath his sword. The knight stands in an architectural setting with fluted columns and swathed curtains, and his clothes are richly and brightly coloured. The plaque is set in a rectangular frame of gilt bronze which is surmounted by intricate swags and scrolling foliage.
Plaque height 14cm, width 10cm
Frame height 24cm, width 16.5cm, depth 1.5cm