Chasse (reliquary box)

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Chasse (reliquary box)

Description

A chasse or reliquary box in bronze and gilt. It is house-shaped with the lid and body hinged together. There are suspension rings at each end, for suspension from the neck. It is decorated with engraved foliate tendrils. German or Austrian.

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