Becket Casket, c. 1180
Image ID
7556
Filename
IMG_8846rpis.jpg
Title
Becket Casket, c. 1180
Location
Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England, UK
Caption
Reliquary casket made in Limoges, France, to hold relics of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, who was murdered by knights in his cathedral in 1170. Many Becket caskets were produced in Limoges; this is probably the earliest to survive. Medieval and Renaissance Galleries, Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
Dates
created October 13, 2010 | added March 24, 2011 | updated February 28, 2025
Part of Trip
10
Credit
Holly Hayes
Copyright
All Rights Reserved. May not be copied without permission.
Camera
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
EXIF Data
30 mm · 0.04000 sec · ISO 800
Image Size
4364 x 3619 px (15 MP)
Quality
8
EdStockPhoto?
yes
Art History Images?
yes
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