Goldsmith object with faces adorned with enameled scenes. On the visible face: several standing or mounted figures.

Châsse (shrine) of the Magi, Cl. 23822 © GrandPalaisRmn / Jean-Gilles Berizzi

Goldsmith object with faces adorned with enameled scenes. On the visible face: floral motifs. Three-quarter view.

Châsse (shrine) of the Magi, Cl. 23822 © GrandPalaisRmn / Jean-Gilles Berizzi

Goldsmith object with faces adorned with enameled scenes. On the visible face: a standing, haloed figure on a blue background.

Châsse (shrine) of the Magi, Cl. 23822 © GrandPalaisRmn / Jean-Gilles Berizzi

Goldsmith object with faces adorned with enameled scenes. On the visible face: a standing, haloed figure on a blue background.

Châsse (shrine) of the Magi, Cl. 23822 © GrandPalaisRmn / Jean-Gilles Berizzi

Enamel goldsmith object shaped like a house. Front view of the roof: three riders.

Châsse (shrine) of the Magi, Cl. 23822 (detail) © GrandPalaisRmn / Jean-Gilles Berizzi

Enamel plaque depicting the seated Virgin with the Child on her lap and a standing angel to her left. Front view.

Châsse (shrine) of the Magi, Cl. 23822 (detail) © GrandPalaisRmn / Jean-Gilles Berizzi

Châsse (shrine) of the Magi

Description

On display - room 6

12th century - 13th century

High Middle Ages

This casket was intended to hold relics. It is a wonderful example of the creations by artists from Limoges, at the height of their art.

Its iconography makes it a rare, evocative and refined piece, the enamel, craftsmanship is precious and luminous, resulting in striking vibrancy. On the roof, the magi and horses in gilded copper, engraved and chiselled, with applied heads in half-relief, seem to be engaged in a lively race; on the side, their procession in front of the Virgin and the Child is calm and majestic.

Former F. Spitzer collection

A work of major cultural heritage significance, acquired in 2006 through the patronage of CNP Assurances, requested by the Friends of the Musée de Cluny.
 

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