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Armenian reliquary in a gold setting
№ 0535 · Artifact

Armenian reliquary in a gold setting

An Armenian reliquary in a gold setting, decorated with precious stones, enamel and pearls.

The object has the shape of a pendant with a loop at the top. In the centre is a cross set with red and green stones, surrounded by scrolling gold ornament with green, blue and white enamel. Three pearls hang from the sides and the bottom.

Archive No.
0535
Date
Unknown
Place
Unknown
Region
Other places
Topics
ArtChurches & monasteries

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