Victoria and Albert Museum London, England

Overview

Museum of art and antiquities founded by Queen Victoria and built between 1860 and 1909.

Becket Casket, c. 1180 — 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. Image credit: Holly Hayes

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250073

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The V&AVictoria & Albert MuseumVictoria and Albert Museum

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London, London, England, UK

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Gothic RevivalVictorian Eramuseumsart museumsGrade I listed buildings

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