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Sardonix Cameo showing Roman Emperor Augustus,inserted into the Lothar Cross.The cross was made in Cologne for Emperor Otto III, *980 +1002, Emperor 996-1002. Its name derives from a rock- crystal also in the cross, with Emperor Lothar's name. H:50 cm,wooden core with gold,silver,pearls and stones.
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Sardonix Cameo showing Roman Emperor Augustus,inserted into the Lothar Cross.T...

Sardonix Cameo showing Roman Emperor Augustus,inserted into the Lothar Cross.The cross was made in Cologne for Emperor Otto III, *980 +1002, Emperor 996-1002. Its name derives from a rock- crystal also in the cross, with Emperor Lothar's name. H:50 cm,wooden core with gold,silver,pearls and stones.
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Sardonix Cameo showing Roman Emperor Augustus,inserted into the Lothar Cross.T...

Cross of Lothar, made for Emperor Otto III, *980 +1002, Emperor 996-1002. Detail on the back of the cross: the sun covering her face during the crucifixion. engraved copper,gilded.Around 1000.
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Cross of Lothar, made for Emperor Otto III, *980 +1002, Emperor 996-1002....

Cross of Lothar, made for Emperor Otto III, *980 +1002, Emperor 996-1002. Detail on the back of the cross: the moon covering her face during the crucifixion. engraved copper,gilded.Around 1000.
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Cross of Lothar, made for Emperor Otto III, *980 +1002, Emperor 996-1002....

The Last Supper. Detail of the golden antependium of Emperor Otto II. One of 17 gold-embossed reliefs. Around 1020
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The Last Supper. Detail of the golden antependium of Emperor O...

Jesus on the Mount of Olives. Detail of the golden antependium of Emperor Otto II. One of 17 gold-embossed reliefs. Around 1020
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Jesus on the Mount of Olives. Detail of the golden antependium o...

Flagellation. Detail from the golden antependium of Emperor Otto II. One of 17 gold-embossed reliefs. Around 1020
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Flagellation. Detail from the golden antependium of Emperor O...

The women and the angels at the sepulchre. Detail from the golden antependium of Emperor Otto II. One of 17 gold-embossed reliefs. Around 1020
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The women and the angels at the sepulchre. Detail from t...

Christ as Judge. Detail from the golden antependium of Emperor Otto II. (around 1020) Gold tablet
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Christ as Judge. Detail from the golden antependium of Em...

Bust of Emperor Charlemagne. The reliquary includes part of the emperor's skull and was ordered and donated by Emperor Karl IV. The bust was carried in procession during the imperial coronation ceremonies. Bust reliquary, 1349
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Bust of Emperor Charlemagne. The reliquary includes part of the emperor's sk...

Madonna with Child and kneeling donor. Gilded silver (1360)
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Madonna with Child and kneeling donor....

The reliquary of Saint Simeon. "Nunc dimittis" Chased silver, gilded, enamel, precious stones (2nd half 14th)
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The reliquary of Saint Simeon. "Nunc dimittis" Chased s...