A copy of a reliquary made in Scandinavia at the end of the
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A copy of a reliquary made in Scandinavia at the end of the
Copy of a reliquary made in Scandinavia at the end of the 10th cent. The wooden casket was clad with elk horn and gilt-bronze bands. The form imitated a Viking house. The original reliquary was kept in the cathedral in Cammin, Pomerania, but disappeared during World War II. National Museum of Denmark
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This exquisite copy of a 10th-century reliquary, originally hailing from Scandinavia, is a testament to the rich cultural fusion that characterized the early Middle Ages. The wooden casket, now in the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen, was once adorned with elk horn and intricately designed gilt-bronze bands. The form of the reliquary was ingeniously crafted to imitate a Viking house, reflecting the synergy between the indigenous Norse traditions and the emerging Christian faith. The original reliquary, which housed sacred relics, was kept in the cathedral in Cammin, Pomerania. However, during the tumultuous events of World War II, it disappeared, leaving behind only this replica. The elk horn and gilt- bronze bands, which once gleamed with the opulence of the time, now add an air of antiquity to the object. The reliquary's intricate design is a fascinating blend of the old and the new. The elk horn, a symbol of power and strength in Norse mythology, was skillfully integrated with the gilt-bronze bands, which were commonly used in Christian jewelry and decorative arts. This amalgamation of symbols from two distinct belief systems speaks to the complex history of Europe during the Middle Ages. The reliquary's wooden structure, shaped like a Viking house, further highlights the cultural fusion that took place during this period. The house form, a common architectural style in Scandinavia, was adopted as a container for relics, reflecting the way in which Christianity was adopted and adapted to fit within the existing cultural framework. This reliquary is not only a beautiful work of art but also a historical object that sheds light on the intricate interplay of religion, culture, and artistic expression during the Middle Ages in Europe.
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