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Virgin and Child, Claus de Werve Netherlandish, Limestone with paint and gilding, French — Virgin and Child
Claus de Werve
ca. 1415–17

The Unicorn Purifies Water (from the Unicorn Tapestries), Wool warp with wool, silk, silver, and gilt wefts, French (cartoon)/South Netherlandish (woven) — The Unicorn Purifies Water (from the Unicorn Tapestries)
French (cartoon)/South Netherlandish (woven)
1495–1505

The Unicorn Rests in a Garden (from the Unicorn Tapestries), Wool warp with wool, silk, silver, and gilt wefts, French (cartoon)/South Netherlandish (woven) — The Unicorn Rests in a Garden (from the Unicorn Tapestries)
French (cartoon)/South Netherlandish (woven)
1495–1505

Head of King David, Limestone, light fine-grained, French — Head of King David
French
ca. 1145

Tomb Effigy Bust of Marie de France (1327-41), daughter of Charles IV of France and Jeanne d'Evreux, Jean de Liège Franco-Netherlandish, Marble with lead inlays, French — Tomb Effigy Bust of Marie de France (1327-41), daughter of Charles IV of France and Jeanne d'Evreux
Jean de Liège
ca. 1381

Plaque with Christ Receiving Magdeburg Cathedral from Emperor Otto I, Elephant ivory, Ottonian — Plaque with Christ Receiving Magdeburg Cathedral from Emperor Otto I
Ottonian
ca. 962–968

Bowl with a Horseman Spearing a Serpent, Tin-glazed earthenware, Spanish — Bowl with a Horseman Spearing a Serpent
Spanish
late 1300s or early 1400s

Doorway from the Church of San Nicolò, San Gemini, Marble (Lunense marble from Carrara), Central Italian — Doorway from the Church of San Nicolò, San Gemini
Central Italian
carved 1000s, assembled 1100s or 1200s

Saint Margaret of Antioch, Alabaster, with traces of gilding, French — Saint Margaret of Antioch
French
ca. 1475

Plaque with Saint John the Evangelist, Elephant ivory, Carolingian — Plaque with Saint John the Evangelist
Carolingian
early 9th century

Theodosius Arrives at Ephesus, from a Scene from the Legend of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus, Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint, French — Theodosius Arrives at Ephesus, from a Scene from the Legend of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus
French
ca. 1200–1210

Diptych with Scenes of the Annunciation, Nativity, Crucifixion, and Resurrection, Silver gilt with translucent and opaque enamels, German — Diptych with Scenes of the Annunciation, Nativity, Crucifixion, and Resurrection
German
1300–1325

Aquamanile in the Form of a Lion, Copper alloy, German — Aquamanile in the Form of a Lion
German
ca. 1400

Annunciation Triptych (Merode Altarpiece), Robert Campin Netherlandish, Oil on oak, Netherlandish — Annunciation Triptych (Merode Altarpiece)
Robert Campin
ca. 1427–32

The Belles Heures of Jean de France, duc de Berry, The Limbourg Brothers Franco-Netherlandish, Tempera, gold, and ink on vellum, French — The Belles Heures of Jean de France, duc de Berry
The Limbourg Brothers
1405–1408/1409

Enthroned Virgin and Child, Birch with paint and glass, French — Enthroned Virgin and Child
French
ca. 1130–1140

Ewer with Wild Man Finial, Silver gilt, enamel, and paint, German — Ewer with Wild Man Finial
German
ca. 1500

Cuxa Cloister, Marble, Catalan — Cuxa Cloister
Catalan
ca. 1130–40

Seated Bishop, Tilman Riemenschneider German, Limewood and gray-black stain, German — Seated Bishop
Tilman Riemenschneider
ca. 1495

Chapter House from Notre-Dame-de-Pontaut, Limestone, French — Chapter House from Notre-Dame-de-Pontaut
French
12th century

Processional Cross, Silver, partially gilt on wood core, carved gems, jewels, Spanish — Processional Cross
Spanish
ca. 1150–75

Box with Romance Scenes, Elephant ivory, French — Box with Romance Scenes
French
ca. 1310–30

Reliquary Statuette of Saint Christopher, Silver, silver-gilt, French — Reliquary Statuette of Saint Christopher
French
ca. 1375–1425

Plate with the Battle of David and Goliath, Silver, Byzantine — Plate with the Battle of David and Goliath
Byzantine
629–30

Portal from the Church of San Leonardo al Frigido, Biduinus Italian, Marble (Carrara marble), Italian — Portal from the Church of San Leonardo al Frigido
Biduinus
ca. 1175

Icon with the Crucifixion, Elephant ivory, Byzantine — Icon with the Crucifixion
Byzantine
mid-10th century

Reliquary Casket with Scenes from the Martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket, Gilded silver with niello and a glass cabochon set over a tinted foil, British — Reliquary Casket with Scenes from the Martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket
British
ca. 1173–80

Saint-Guilhem Cloister, Limestone, French — Saint-Guilhem Cloister
French
late 12th–early 13th century

The Virgin Mary and Five Standing Saints above Predella Panels, Pot-metal glass, white glass, vitreous paint, silver stain, German — The Virgin Mary and Five Standing Saints above Predella Panels
German
1440–46

Virgin, Sandstone with original paint and gilding, German — Virgin
German
ca. 1250

Plaque with Censing Angels, Champlevé enamel, copper gilt, French — Plaque with Censing Angels
French
ca. 1170–80

Lectern for the Reading of the Gospels with the Eagle of Saint John the Evangelist, Giovanni Pisano Italian, Marble, Italian — Lectern for the Reading of the Gospels with the Eagle of Saint John the Evangelist
Giovanni Pisano
ca. 1301, with later additions

Crib of the Infant Jesus, Wood, polychromy, lead, silver-gilt, painted parchment, silk embroidery with seed pearls, gold thread, translucent enamels, South Netherlandish — Crib of the Infant Jesus
South Netherlandish
15th century

Angels Swinging Censers, Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint, and lead, French — Angels Swinging Censers
French
ca. 1170

Crucified Christ, Elephant ivory, traces of polychromy, French — Crucified Christ
French
ca. 1260–80

Saint Stephen, Hans Leinberger German, Limewood with traces of paint, South German — Saint Stephen
Hans Leinberger
ca. 1525–30

Booklet with Scenes of the Passion, Elephant ivory, polychromy, and gilding, North French (carving); Upper Rhenish (painting) — Booklet with Scenes of the Passion
North French (carving); Upper Rhenish (painting)
ca. 1300 (carving); ca. 1310–20 (painting)

Processional Cross, Silver, silver-gilt, Byzantine — Processional Cross
Byzantine
ca. 1000–1050

Plaque with the Holy Women at the Sepulchre, Elephant ivory, North Italian — Plaque with the Holy Women at the Sepulchre
North Italian
early 10th century

Crossbow Brooch, Gold, Late Roman or Byzantine — Crossbow Brooch
Late Roman or Byzantine
ca. 430