second quarter of 14th century
Attributed to Jean de Touyl (French)
Made in Paris
Gilt-silver, translucent enamel, paint
The Cloisters Collection, 1962 (62.96) photography by mma, Digital File DP102915.tif retouched by film and media (jnc) 8_31_11
Noun – Relic
1 : something that is from a past time, place, culture, etc. — often followed by of or from
relics of ancient China
relics from the war
This law is a relic of a bygone era.
Typewriters are a relic of the past. [=typewriters are no longer used or considered modern]
2 : an object (such as a piece of clothing or the bone of a saint) that is considered holy
holy/sacred relics