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Relics Casket

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Everett Ferguson

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Casket for relics of Thos Becket - Limoges, c.1180. this is earliest and largest of the type. Relics were early dispersed + placed in caskets made by enamel. workshop Limoges. over [Reverse] Martyrdom + haloed soul carried to heaven. On [?] burial + ascent to heaven. Gilt copper + enamel on wood core. M.66-1997. Victoria + Albert. London. 22.11

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