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Crozier (crosse)

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Saint-Hilaire, church (formerly Saint-Hilaire abbey)

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Bone or ivory;gilt copper;enamel

Height: 89mm (longest piece)

Foliated decoration.

Palissy 2012: 13th century.

Attribution
Unknown

Polychromy - Gilding
Traces of gilding and polychromy.

Comments
The enamel decoration is in red and blue with foliated scrolls and shields.

Bibliography
Palissy database: http://www.culture.gouv.fr/public/mistral/dapapal_fr [accessed 2012].

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