Reliquary Cross with Relics of Saint John the Baptist

14th century and 1670

Not on view

On loan to The Met

This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

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Title: Reliquary Cross with Relics of Saint John the Baptist
Date: 14th century and 1670
Geography: Made in Cilicia; Made in Adana
Culture: Armenian
Medium: Silver gilded, filigree, precious and semiprecious stones, and pearl and coral buttons
Dimensions: 10 7/16 × 8 11/16 × 13/16 in. (26.5 × 22 × 2 cm)
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Armenia (N259/2615)
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters