Plaque 1776 - 1830

This small, round plaque, made of "enameled paste" and created between 1776 and 1830, is a portrait of Benjamin Franklin. It is a fine example of the work of James Tassie, a Scottish artist who was famous for his cameos and medallions. This particular work is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, New York. The plaque has a raised edge with an inscription in Latin that reads "Benjamin Franklin Natus Boston XVII Januari MDCCVI", which translates to "Benjamin Franklin, born Boston January 17, 1706".