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Reliquary Cross

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Silver gilt rock crystal glass cabochons and possible human remains; wood core, French
Rights: Public Domain
The Cloisters, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Purchase Michel David-Weill Gift The Cloisters Collection and Mme. Robert Gras Gift in memory of Dr. Robert Gras 2002
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Title: Reliquary Cross
Description:
Silver gilt rock crystal glass cabochons and possible human remains; wood core, French.

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