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The Holy Thorn Reliquary
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The Holy Thorn Reliquary

Maker unknown

Parisian gold reliquary made for a thorn associated with the Crown of Thorns, richly enamelled and set with gems and pearls.

Date
c. 1400
Collection
The British Museum
Reference
WB.67

Record

Medium
gold; enamel; rubies; pearls; sapphires; rock crystal
Origin
France
Owner
The Trustees of the British Museum

In the Tapestry

Made in
ParisA

Provenance and history

  1. c. 1400

    CreatedA

Sources

  1. A

    britishmuseum.org

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