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Processional Cross of Oak with Gilded Copper and Gilded Silver Leaf
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Processional Cross of Oak with Gilded Copper and Gilded Silver Leaf

anonymous · c. 1200 - c. 1300 · filigree; stampen; gild; copper (metal); silver (metal); oak (wood)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Processional cross of oak. The front was originally covered with gilded copper, on which gold filigree ornaments and various stones were attached. Only a few remnants of these remain today. The other sides are still covered with gilded silver leaf, featuring stamped ornaments of stars and palmettes.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineProcessiekruis van eikenhout met verguld koper- en verguld zilverblad. c. 1200 - c. 1300. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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