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Reliquary

10th century-11th century (made)

Reliquary, oval, plaques, possibly of antediluvan animal, and slightly incised ornaments of a Runic character, united by metal bands with animals' and birds' heads in full relief and bold design.


Object details

Category
Plaster Cast
Object type
Reliquary
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Fictile Ivory
  • Reliquary
  • Fictile Ivory
  • Reliquary
Brief description
Fictile ivory of a 10th-11th century reliquary known as that of St Cordula in the Cathedral of Cammin in Pomerania. Scandinavian? W967.
Physical description
Reliquary, oval, plaques, possibly of antediluvan animal, and slightly incised ornaments of a Runic character, united by metal bands with animals' and birds' heads in full relief and bold design.
Dimensions
  • Weight: 8.85kg
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
REPRO.1872:1-59

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Record createdJuly 12, 2011
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1226919/reliquary/
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