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The Treasure of Saint Denis
Oratory of Philippe-Auguste
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Adapted from Félebien, Plate 1 (Item E)

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Description

Reliquary commonly called the "Oratory of Philippe-Auguste." The front side is of gold, Inside, there are more than thirty different relics, as can be seen in the following inscription:

De humero B. Jacobi Aposttoli, de ossibus sancti Alexandri Papae, sanctorum martyrum Evencii,

Félebien, page 536, Translated by Jane Vadnal.


History after French Revolution

Unknown


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Created by J Vadnal, July, 1998