Reliquary of the True Cross

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Reliquary of the True Cross by Master of the Virgin and Child. A gold-colored, ornate, rectangular object with a raised border and intricate designs throughout. The object features a central cross and a pattern of 25 teardrop-shaped motifs with a clover-like design. The teardrop shapes alternate between pointing up and down. The object has a small latch on the front and a loop at the top. The border features raised dots and etched text. The background of the image is dark gray and light grey, transitioning from dark to light. The object appears to be made of metal.