The Treasury

The Treasury of St Peter and Alexander at the Stiftsmuseum Aschaffenburg

Rock Crystal Cross

Rock Crystal Cross, c. 1450/60,
silver, partly gilded, rock crystal, iron

MSA Dep. KKPA 9/2009

It is believed the precious “Chapter Cross” was carried by the provost of the Stiftskirche during his ceremonial entry to the church. The silver cross contains rock crystal, which was mainly processed in Venice during the Middle Ages.

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