A variety of fine porcelain manufactured at Limoges (1); also called Limoges ware or Limoges China.
Limoges enamel, a kind of enamel ware in which the enamel is applied to the whole surface of a metal plaque, vase, or the like, and painted in enamel colors. The art was brought to a high degree of perfection in Limoges in the 16th century.
Limoges ware.
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Articles decorated with Limoges enamel.
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Articles of porcelain, etc., manufactured at Limoges.
... England. Yet his friend and cousin Edward I., unheeding the popular voice, caused this beautiful and costly tomb to be made for his remains. It was originally covered with that rare and excellent enamel work which was then made at Limoges in De Valence's native province, but only a few fragments, notably on the shield, the {65} pillow, and the girdle, remain intact. Formerly, besides the enamel and filigree decorations, there were no less than 31 gilt images of mourners, each with an enamelled coat of arms above ... — Westminster Abbey • Mrs. A. Murray Smith
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