The Fieschi Morgan Staurotheke

This reliquary box not only contains a holy relic, but shares the message of Christ's death through the enlaid images on the exterior of the box. The colors, iconography, and artistic elements show Byzantine influence and aid in the worship process.

A reliquary box with gold bordered enamel depicting the crucifixion of Christ with Mary and John on both sides. Apostles and Saints around the border of the box. Box opens to show compartments for relics.

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