Holy Thorn Reliquary

Holy Thorn Reliquary

Last Judgement scene with Christ enthroned, God, the Twelve Apostles, angels

Inscription reading 'Ista est una spinea corone / Domine nostri ihesu christi,’ or 'This is a thorn from the crown of Our Lord Jesus Christ.'

Contains thorn from Crown of Thorns worn by Christ during Crucifixion

Unknown, commissioned by King Louis IX of France for Jean, Duke of Berry, Gothic and Romanesque elements

British Museum, originally located in Paris, France.

"The Holy Thorn Reliquary." British Museum. Accessed March 31, 2018.
http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=42845&partId=1.

Photo Source: "The Holy Thorn Reliquary." British Museum. Accessed March 31, 2018.
http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=42845&partId=1.

British Museum

Before 1397 CE

Pure gold, enamel, pearls, rubies, and sapphires

Size: 30 cm tall

Sculpture reliquary