A Carolingian rock crystal from the Abbey of Saint-Denis at the British Museum
Blaise de Montesquiou-Fezensac
The engravings devoted to the Trésor in Dom Félibien's history of abbey Saint-Denis, spite their inaccuracy, are a precious source information about pieces, some extremely ancient, that composed celebrated ensemble, unfortunately dispersed at Revolution. On plate by Nicolas Guérard, dealing with third armoire , is pictured reliquary consisting two oval rock crystals, placed one above other, rich gold setting (Fig. I). crystal situated beneath, which larger one, engraved representation Christ on Cross between Virgin and St. John Evangelist. We learn from Félibien his time—his book was printed 1706—this enclosed remnants clothes Louis, king France.
The Antiquaries Journal