Photo of collection object Ceremonial Cross of Countess Gertrude
Ceremonial Cross of Countess Gertrude, 1038 or shortly after. gold: worked in repoussé; cloisonné enamel, intaglio gems, pearls, wood core, Overall: 24.2 x 21.6 cm (9 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.). Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund with the addition of a gift from Mrs. Edward B. Greene, 1931.55. CC0.

Ceremonial Cross of Countess Gertrude

1038 or shortly after

Maker Unknown

Medieval Art

Ceremonial Cross of Countess Gertrude, 1038 or shortly after. Germany, Lower Saxony?, 11th century. Gold: worked in repoussé; cloisonné enamel, intaglio gems, pearls, wood core; overall: 24.2 x 21.6 cm (9 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund with the addition of a gift from Mrs. Edward B. Greene 1931.55 Countess Gertrude's name appears on the back of the cross at the bottom.
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Metalwork
Formatted Medium
gold: worked in repoussé; cloisonné enamel, intaglio gems, pearls, wood core
Dimensions
Overall: 24.2 x 21.6 cm (9 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.)
Inscribed
Inscription: translation of inscription on back: For the Relics of the Holy Apostle Peter and the Holy Virgin Liutrudis, Countess Gertrude Ordered this made.
Departments
Medieval Art
Accession Number
1931.55
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund with the addition of a gift from Mrs. Edward B. Greene
Rights Statement
CC0
Museum Location
106C Medieval Treasury

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