Reliquary of St. John the Precursor
Type:
Reliquaries
Date:
Thirteenth or fourteenth century
Location or Findspot (Modern-Day Country):
Turkey
Medium:
Gilt-silver,
Coral,
Pearl
Dimensions:
26.5 × 22 × 2 cm
Description:
This reliquary was made in the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia (southern Turkey) and held relics of St. John the Precursor, another name for John the Baptist. Its shape emphasizes the importance of actions John performed with his hand, namely baptizing and blessing Jesus.
Relevant Textbook Chapter(s):
Introduction,
9
Repository and Online Resources:
• The reliquary belongs to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Armenia.
Image Credits:
Adam S. Cohen
