Footed Pyx Used as a Reliquary

German; probably Brunswick (Braunschweig)

woodeuropean decorative arts

Date

14th century

Medium

Gilded pewter over a wood core, gilt copper, gemstones

Dimensions

20.3 × 10.8 cm (8 × 4 1/4 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Chauncey McCormick

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German, probably Brunswick (Braunschweig)

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German; probably Brunswick ( Braunschweig)

Reliquary Monstrance with Relics of Saints Anianus and Lawrence

German, probably Brunswick (Braunschweig)