This early 13th century Limoges enamel work exemplifies the renowned metalwork tradition of the French city, employing the champlevé technique in which recessed areas of copper are filled with colored enamels and then fired. The piece features gilt copper enriched with glass pastes that catch and reflect light, demonstrating the luxurious aesthetic favored for ecclesiastical or aristocratic objects during the High Middle Ages. The velvet covered wood mount represents a later addition, typical of how such precious medieval artifacts were often remounted for display or preservation in subsequent centuries.