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MYTOLOGICAL ANIMALS

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The treasure of Nagyszentmiklos.The gold treasure found in 1799 in Nagyszentmiklos (now Sinicolaul in Romania)consists of 23 pure gold vessels.The medallion on this gold pitcher shows a woman with flowers in her hands being carried off by an eagle.
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The treasure of Nagyszentmiklos.The gold treasure found in 1799 in Nagysze...

"Basiliskenhaus",a gothic building,present facade 1740.The house-sign, a "basilisk",was a fabulous animal whose poisonous breath killed.A plucky Viennese youth held a mirror towards the dragon,which died when it saw its own horrid image.
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"Basiliskenhaus",a gothic building,present facade 1740.The house-sign, a "...

The Tassilo Chalice. Saint John and his symbol, the eagle. Detail of 15-01-01/11 Gilded copper decorated with niello and silver medallions, around 770, H: 25,5cm
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The Tassilo Chalice. Saint John and his symbol, the eagle. Detail of 15-...

The Tassilo Chalice. Saint Luke and his symbol, the bull. Detail of 15-01-01/11 Gilded copper decorated with niello and silver medallions, around 770 H: 25,5 cm
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The Tassilo Chalice. Saint Luke and his symbol, the bull. Detail of 15-0...

The Tassilo Chalice. Saint Mark and his symbol, the lion. Detail of 15-01-01/11 Gilded copper decorated with niello and silver medallions, around 770 H: 25,5 cm
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The Tassilo Chalice. Saint Mark and his symbol, the lion. Detail of 15-0...

Stable boy wearing two-coloured Burgundian breeches holds King Charles VI's horse. Detail from the altar "Goldenes Roessl" (Golden Horse), see 15-01-04/49-/51. Limoges enamel and gold (1404) Height: 62 cm
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Stable boy wearing two-coloured Burgundian breeches holds King Charles VI's...

Jonas and the whale, from the Verdun Altar. Enamel plaque in champleve technique on gilded copper (begun 1181)
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Jonas and the whale, from the Verdun Altar. Enamel plaque in chample...

Samson and the lion, from the Verdun Altar. Enamel plaque in champleve technique on gilded copper copper (begun 1181)
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Samson and the lion, from the Verdun Altar. Enamel plaque in chample...

Agnus Pascalis, the symbolic Easter Lamb. Man with a Jews' hat taking the lamb into the synagogue. From the Verdun Altar. Enamel plaque in champleve technique on gilded copper (begun 1181)
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Agnus Pascalis, the symbolic Easter Lamb. Man with a Jews' hat tak...

Twelve beasts of the Apocalypse, from the Verdun Altar. Enamel plaque in champleve technique on gilded copper (begun 1181)
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Twelve beasts of the Apocalypse, from the Verdun Altar. Enamel plaque in chample...

Animals looking out of the Ark's windows. Detail from the panel "Noah's Ark" of the Verdun Altar. Enamel plaque in champleve technique on gilded copper (begun 1181)
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Animals looking out of the Ark's windows. Detail from the panel "Noah's A...

Dove with olive leaf, from the panel "Noah's Ark" of the Verdun Altar. Enamel plaque in champleve technique on gilded copper (begun 1181)
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Dove with olive leaf, from the panel "Noah's Ark" of the Verdun Altar....