~FIGURE 11 Ellwangen Casket, lid, six planets and the hand of God

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Description: Ellwangen Casket, lid, six planets and the hand of God

TitleEllwangen Casket, lid, six planets and the hand of God

Creator nameUnknown

Creator nationality/cultureUnknown

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 800–900 AD

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsMetal on a wooden core

Dimensions18 × 30 cm

LocationLandesmuseum Württemberg, Stuttgart, Germany

Accession numberL 1964–55

SubjectsChristian art and symbolismReliquaries, MedievalArt, Carolingian

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