Bust, reliquary

Description

Reliquary bust of a bishop in mitre, alb and cope, with cavity for a relic in his chest, of carved wood with painted and gilt gesso: South German, 16th century

Museum reference

A.1971.56

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Bust, reliquary

Production information

Germany, Western Europe

Date

16th century

Materials

Wood, Gesso

Physical description

Wood; carved; painted and gilt gesso; with cavity for relic in chest