Scottish Reliquary Pendant
Dublin Core
Title
Scottish Reliquary Pendant
Subject
Devotional Objects; Ecclesiastical Objects; Jewelry
Description
A thirteenth-century Scottish reliquary pendant, possibly made to be worn by the Bishop of Galloway. The gold mounted wooden cross was believed to be a relic of the True Cross. The domed rock crystal cover magnifies the size of the cross and pearls that surround it, alluding to the perceived importance of the cross in the center as well as acting as a display of wealth.
Date
High medieval period, c. 12th century
Contributor
Jacqueline McConologue
Language
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Inscription Content
'+ SEXPSTI:NINIAN / ANDREEX MAVRIS:GEORGII:MERG:D(?) NOR:F(?)ERG:B(?)O / NEF(?)SE:MARIE.' -
Inscription Translation
'Of Jesus Christ, of Ninian, of Andrew of the Moors, of George, of Margaret (?), of Norbert (?), of Fergus (?), of Boniface (?), of St Mary'
Type
Still Image
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Reliquary Pendant
Physical Dimensions
Height: 54.5 mm Width: 52 mm Diameter: 52 mm Depth: 28 mm
Files
Collection
Citation
“Scottish Reliquary Pendant,” Medieval London, accessed September 14, 2024, https://medievallondon.ace.fordham.edu/items/show/357.