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The Holy Thorn Reliquary of Jean, duc de Berry

The Holy Thorn Reliquary, 1390–97 (created for Jean, duc de Berry), enameled gold, sapphires, rubies, pearls, rock crystal, thorn, 30.5 x 15 x 7 cm (The British Museum, London). Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Smarthistory.

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