Reliquary of Saint Eustace
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The Reliquary of Saint Eustace is a medieval silver and wooden holy container in the shape of Saint Eustace's head that once formed part of Basel Minster's treasury. The treasury was acquired by the Canton of Basel in 1836 and shortly afterwards sold at auction to collectors and museums across Europe. The reliquary was later bought by the British Museum.[1][2]
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Reliquary of Saint Eustace | |
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Material | Silver-gilt |
Size | 35 cm high |
Created | 12th Century AD |
Present location | British Museum, London |
Registration | 1850,1127.1 |
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