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Reliquary cross, carved with foiliate decoration and symbols of the Evangelists. The cross is in fact a small box carved and pierced in low relief to form a case for an inner gold box (lost).
More information
Title of artwork, date
Pectoral reliquary cross, 1000–1100
Date supported
1966
Medium and material
Walrus ivory
Grant
5000
Total cost
40000
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