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Plaque of Claudius Caesar

Possibly workshop of: Jacques I Laudin (French, 1617–1695)
Possibly workshop of: Jacques II Laudin (French, 1663–1729)
French (Limoges)
second half of 17th century
Object Place: Europe, France (?)

Medium/Technique Enamel on copper
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 5.7cm (2 15/16 x 2 1/4in.)
Framed: 13.6 x 11.9 cm (5 3/8 x 4 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Nathan Appleton
Accession Number84.397
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsEnamels

DescriptionVertical oval of copper; black ground surrounded by gold band; bust in profile facing to right in white and wearing a green laurel wreath; inscription in gold latters.
InscriptionsGummed MFA label on back with former enamel catalog number "3".
Remnants of paper label across upper half of back.