Shrine

German

19th–20th century (12th century style)

Not on view

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Title: Shrine
Date: 19th–20th century (12th century style)
Geography: Made in Cologne, Rhineland, Germany
Culture: German
Medium: Gilded copper, enamels, rock crystal cabochons on wood
Dimensions: Overall: 24 3/16 x 17 7/8 x 3 in. (61.4 x 45.4 x 7.6 cm)
Classification: Enamels-Champlevé
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.408b
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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