The Artophorion (Reliquary of St. Anastasios the Persian)

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Willy Horsch

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Description

This reliquary box is speculated to have held the head of Anastasios the Persian. The shape of this reliquary alludes to Byzantine architecture as seen in the dome, the arcade windows, the half dome, and golden inscriptions.

Publisher

Wikipedia Commons

City

Said to have arrived at Aachen before 1204

Keywords

Reliquary, St. Anastasios the Persian

Comments

Reliquary in the shape of a Byzantine church.

Recommended Citation

Unknown and Horsch, Willy, "The Artophorion (Reliquary of St. Anastasios the Persian)" (900). BYZANTIUM: Trade, Treasure, Tradition. 23.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/arth3620_2021/23

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