The front is engraved with an image of Christ on the Cross, reserved on a background of dark blue champleve enamel. At the end of each arm of the cross is a square setting; three of which are set with uncut garnets.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Reliquary cross, early 15th–late 15th century
Date supported
1994
Medium and material
Gold with enamel & garnets
Dimensions
5 x 3 cm
Grant
12000
Total cost
24000
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