Crucifix reliquary / relic

Description

Crucifix reliquary of crystal and enamelled gold, one side is engraved and the other is faced with crystal through which can be seen the relics, perhaps a thorn, contained in the cross: German, probably Augsburg, late 16th century

Museum reference

A.1956.1433

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Crucifix reliquary / relic

Production information

Unknown
Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany, Western Europe

Date

Late 16th century

Materials

Crystal, Enamel, Gold

Physical description

Crystal and enamelled gold

Exhibitions

• Art of Living (08 Jul 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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