Arm Reliquary, 13th century, with 15th century additions, French, Silver, silver-gilt, glass and rock crystal cabochons over wood core, Overall: 20 5/16 x 6 1/4 x 2 15/16in. (51.6 x 15.8 x 7.4cm), Metalwork-Silver, Glistening silver, rock crystal, and glass gems enliven this reliquary in the form of an arm raised in a gesture of blessing. Emblematic of priestly authority, arm reliquaries were placed at the altar and also processed among the faithful
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Arm Reliquary, 13th century, 15th century additions, French, Silver, silver-gilt, glass, rock crystal cabochons, wood core, Overall, 20 5/16 x 6 1/4 2 15/16in, 51.6 15.8 7.4cm, Metalwork-Silver, Glistening silver, crystal, glass gems, enliven, reliquary, form, arm raised, gesture, blessing, Emblematic, priestly authority, reliquaries, placed, altar, processed, faithful
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