Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim, 11th century / Ceremonial Cross of Count Ludolf Brunon / c. 1038

Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim, 11th century
Ceremonial Cross of Count Ludolf Brunon
c. 1038
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Creator Nationality: European; Northern European; German
Creator Dates/Places: Germany
Creator Active Place: Germany
Creator Name-CRT: Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim, 11th century
Title: Ceremonial Cross of Count Ludolf Brunon
Title Type: Primary
View: Full View
Creation Start Date: 1036
Creation End Date: 1040
Creation Date: c. 1038
Object Type: Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects
Classification Term: Metalwork
Materials and Techniques: gold, cloisonné enamel, gems, pearls, and mother-of-pearl on a core of oak
Dimensions: Overall: 24.15cm x 21.6cm
Inscriptions: translation of the inscription on back: Relics of the Holy Bishop Valerius, of the Holy Martyr Pancratius, of the Stone which was laid on the tomb of the Lord. This Gertrude had made for the spiritual welfare of Count Liudolf.
AMICA Contributor: The Cleveland Museum of Art
Owner Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
ID Number: 1931.461
Credit Line: Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust
Rights: http://www.clemusart.com/museum/disclaim2.html
AMICA ID: CMA_.1931.461
AMICA Library Year: 1998
Media Metadata Rights: Copyright, The Cleveland Museum of Art

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