Golden altar from Lisbjerg Church, near Arhus. 1135-40. National Museum of Denmark.

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Golden altar from Lisbjerg Chruch, near Arhus. 1135-40. Superpositions of altar, retable and crucifix, surrounded by an arched structure. Rolled and chased sheet copper, gilded bronze casting, width 158 cm. It was probably intended for the main altar of St Mary's in Aarhus. National Museum of Denmark.

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