THE JEWISH WEEK
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| 12th century reliquary shaped like church is part of a collection of Christian devotional masterpieces |
GERMANY---The case of the
Guelph Treasure, in which heirs of the Jewish art dealers are seeking its return, may throw a light on this complicated legal question. The treasure is a collection, primarily of precious gem-encrusted Christian devotional masterpieces, such as reliquaries and crosses, that is valued at about $250 million. The most valuable piece is a 12th-century domed reliquary shaped like a church and made of gold, copper and silver. Biblical figures carved from walrus tusk encircle the work. [
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