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Reliquary in the form of three gothic spires (1370-1390)
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Reliquary in the form of three gothic spires (1370-1390)

Sarcophagus of Charlemagne (Proserpina sarcophagus). Proserpina is abducted by Pluto and Minerva, Mercury leads the chariot, while Proserpina's mother Ceres watches (2nd CE). Charlemagne was buried in this sarcophagus until 1165.
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Sarcophagus of Charlemagne (Proserpina sarcophagus). Proserpina is abducted b...

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...

Reverse side of the Lothar-Cross showing Christian symbols. The cross was made in Cologne around 1000 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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Reverse side of the Lothar-Cross showing Christian symbols. The cross was...

Aquamanile Lion Bronze (around 1170/80)
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Aquamanile Lion Bronze (around 1170/80)

Aquamanile - Male bust Gold (around 1215)
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Aquamanile - Male bust Gold (around 1215)

Heinrich III, Holy Roman Emperor (1017-1056) Gold, precious stones and enamel; shrine of Charlemagne at Aachen
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Heinrich III, Holy Roman Emperor (1017-1056) Gold, precious stones and enamel;...