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The Holy Thorn Reliquary

Unknown Maker

c. 1400

Gold; thorn; enamel; rock crystal; pearl; ruby; sapphire

30.5 x 13.0 x 7.0 cm

H_WB-67; WB.67; ; MCN341

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