Enkolpion Triptych

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This triptych reliquary contains intricate details of Christ, the apostles, and other holy fiures. Opening to present Christ in majesty on His throne, this reliquary connects the worshiper to these holy figures and teaches about the holinenss of Christ without needing words.

Publisher

Idle Speculations: A Byzantine Mystery

City

Byzantine

Keywords

Reliquary, Triptych, Christ, Deesis, gold

Comments

Reliquary box triptych

Enkolpion Triptych

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