Portable Altar
ca. 1200 (made)
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Gallery label | RELIQUARY
In the form of a portable altar.
Champlevé enamel on copper gilt on a foundation of oak. On the top, the Crucifixion, with figures representing the Church and the Synagogue; round the side, the twelve Apostles.
North German; late 12th century |
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Accession number | 4524:2-1858 |
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Record created | November 20, 2007 |
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