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Portable Reliquary of Saint Vincent

ca. 1400, with later terminals
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 306
The small size of this reliquary and its fitted case (1984.24.2) indicated that it was intended to be carried on the owner's person. The enameled plaque reads: "de sepulchro s[an]c[ti]/ vi[n]ce[n]cii e de carne/ et ossib[us] eiusde[m] s[an]c[ti]" (from the tomb of St. Vincent and from the flesh and bones of this same saint). The finely worked cuir bouilli, or tooled leather, case is inscribed "de lign[o]" (of the root or stock). This may be a reference to St. Vincent of Saragossa, who was the patron saint of vintners. The wood core and the silver end pieces are modern.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Portable Reliquary of Saint Vincent
  • Date: ca. 1400, with later terminals
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Translucent enamels on silver, wood
  • Dimensions: Overall: 2 1/2 x 1/2 x 13/16 in. (6.4 x 1.2 x 2 cm)
  • Classification: Enamels-Champlevé
  • Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Louis R. Slattery, 1984
  • Object Number: 1984.24.1
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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