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July 9, 2021

Three Towers Reliquary

1370-1390, possibly gift of Charles IV
silver gilt, rock crystal, gems, enamel
height 93.5, width 74.3, depth 38.2 cm (36.8 x 29.25 x 15 inches)
Aachen, cathedral treasury


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front
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back
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back, towers
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center tower, relic of Christ's sweat rag
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tower above John, relic of John's hair shirt
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John the Baptist, oblique from front
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John the Baptist, oblique from back
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Christ
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donor as deacon, profile
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donor as deacon, back
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Annunciation
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Adoration of the Magi, Flight
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Adoration: Virgin and Child
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Flight into Egypt, not available in high resolution