Casket: The Holy Innocents

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Description:

Casket reliquary Limousin, in the shape of small sarcophagus, with a rectangular body and gable roof. With the passage of time it has lost the original cresting that crowned the roof. On the main face there are two scenes of the Infancy of Christ: The Massacre of the Innocents, on the inferior plate, and The Flight into Egypt, on the roof. In the two lateral of the casket, appear the usual figures of saint, under a simple architecture, whereas the plates of the reverse show a decoration strictly geometrical, on the base of stars of five tips inserted in circles.Standing out the curious combination of the enamel and the parts in reserve, clearly visible. Regarding the plates with figuration, present, how is usual, the bottom enameled, with predominance of blue, and the figures remain always in reserve, supply also with small head of appliqué.

Precious metals

c. 1200-1210

17.7 x 20.8 x 8 cm

Bequeathed by Santiago Espona, 1958

Inventory number: 

065529-000

Century: 13th
Subject: Religion
Chased and gilded copper, with application of champlevé enamel and cast elements, on a wooden core; Champlevé enamel
Provenance unknown
image for: Anònim - Arqueta: Els Sants Innocents - Llemotges, cap a 1200-1210
Anònim - Arqueta: Els Sants Innocents - Llemotges, cap a 1200-1210