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The Holy Thorn Reliquary is a medieval goldsmith's work created in Paris around the 1390s, currently held in the British Museum. It was designed to house a single thorn purportedly from the Crown of Thorns placed on Jesus Christ during the crucifixion. The reliquary is constructed of gold, enamel, s...
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Universally acclaimed Gothic goldsmithing masterpiece with extraordinary enamel, jewels, miniature sculpture, provenance, and museum reputation.
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The Cross of Cong is a medieval gold reliquary created in Ireland around 1180. It housed a fragment believed to be from the True Cross, a hugely significant religious object for Christians. The cross’s connection to King Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair adds to its historical importance. Scholars and hist...
