Processional Cross of Mathilde
GPTKB entity
Statements (28)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
processional cross
medieval Christian artifact |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Abbess Mathilde of Essen
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Germany
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| gptkbp:created |
circa 1000 AD
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| gptkbp:createdBy |
commissioned by Abbess Mathilde of Essen
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| gptkbp:decoratedWith |
cameos
pearls gems enamel plaques |
| gptkbp:depicts |
gptkb:Crucifixion_of_Jesus
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| gptkbp:height |
approx. 46 cm
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Processional Cross of Mathilde
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| gptkbp:inscription |
dedicatory inscription to Mathilde
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Essen_Cathedral_Treasury
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| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:gold
enamel precious stones gilt bronze |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
central ancient cameo
rich gem decoration |
| gptkbp:partOf |
Essen Cathedral Treasury collection
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| gptkbp:significance |
important example of Ottonian goldsmith work
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| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Ottonian_art
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| gptkbp:usedFor |
liturgical processions
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| gptkbp:width |
approx. 29 cm
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Essen_Cathedral_Treasury
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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