Reliquary, ca. 1175–1200 (rock crystal); early 19th century (setting

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Reliquary, ca. 1175–1200 (rock crystal); early 19th century (setting), Made in France (?), French (?), Gilded copper, rock crystal, glass, and parchment, Overall: 13 7/8 x 12 5/8 x 6 1/4 in. ( x x cm), Metalwork-Copper, The core of this opulent reliquary contains a large late twelfth-century rock crystal with engraved vine scroll patterns from the Meuse Valley (present-day Belgium). It was said to have once held relics of Saints Margaret, Philip the Apostle, and Catherine as well as of Bishop Valerius

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Size: 3336px × 3503px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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