# Reliquary of Thomas Becket

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## Artwork

- Artist: [MASTER ALPAIS](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-alpais-r7b8fd4e2006968>)
- Date: 1151-1200
- Technique: Enameled and gilt copper in wood, 21 x 20 x 9 cm

## Commentary

This reliquary is a product of the workshop in Limoges, where 32 reliquaries were made for the saint, highly revered in the western cathedrals of France. On its side the scene of the murder of saint is represented, while the cover depicts his entombment.

## Related artworks

- [Ciborium](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-alpais-r7b8fd4e2006968/ciborium-r1c3441e89d27e5>)
- [Ciborium](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-alpais-r7b8fd4e2006968/ciborium-r9160b0535b20d6>)
- [Reliquary of Thomas Becket](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-alpais-r7b8fd4e2006968/reliquary-of-thomas-becket-r21aeb5e25c8566>)

## Attribution

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