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Reliekhouder in de vorm van een vleugelaltaar

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Date: c. 1400 - 1410
Medium: gold (metal)
Culture: Paris
Institution: Rijksmuseum

This miniature altar is one of the most beautiful examples of French goldsmiths’ work from the period around 1400. It doubtless belonged to someone associated with the Paris court. Seeing Christ’s tormented body, the owner could meditate on his sufferings at any time.

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