Blood Reliquary (lid)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The object titled "Blood Reliquary (lid)" by an unknown artist depicts a glass reliquary. The glass component has a teardrop shape with a clear, transparent body and a rounded base. The base is supported by a gold-colored metal stem with a decorative finial on top. The glass component is encased in a gold-colored metal frame with a pink gemstone at the top and two green gemstones on either side. The frame sits atop a circular base with an intricate design featuring turquoise stones. The base has a wavy edge with a repeating pattern of curved lines and shapes. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray.