Corpus
CultureFrench
Date13th century
MediumChamplevé enamel on gilt copper
DimensionsOverall: 8 15/16 × 6 9/16 × 1 1/4 inches (22.7 × 16.67 × 3.18 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number49-39
On View
On viewGallery Location
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DescriptionFollowed figure of Christ in the half-round, wearing a crown and a species of pallium around the waist, over a skirt in lapis blue enamel; the crown, necklet and waist ornament studded with colored cabochons.Gallery LabelThis enameled Corpus, or body of the crucified Christ, was formerly attached to a cross that was placed on an altar during the celebration of Mass. The open-eyed gaze and the regal crown are characteristic of Christ Triumphant. The figure's core is copper, gilded and embellished with various colors of enamel.
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