Plaque with Christ Presenting the Keys to Saint Peter and the Law to Saint Paul, ca. 1150–1200, Made in Westphalia, Germany, German, Elephant ivory, Overall: 5 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 3/8 in. (15.1 x 8.5 x 0.9 cm), Ivories, The theme of Christ handing the keys of heaven to Saint Peter and the law to Saint Paul, which originated in fourth-century Rome, refers to the Gospel of Matthew (16:18): 'I also tell you that you are Peter and on this rock I will build my church
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Plaque, Christ Presenting, Keys, Saint Peter, Law, Paul, ca, 1150–1200, Westphalia, Germany, German, Elephant ivory, Overall, 5 15/16 x 3 3/8 3/8, 15.1 8.5 0.9 cm, Ivories, theme, handing, keys, heaven, law, originated, fourth-century Rome, refers, Gospel, Matthew, 16, 18, I, tell you, you, Peter, rock I, will, build, my, church
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