Text, Reliquary cross, T-shaped (tau) cross, crucifix

Irish Museums, National Museum of Ireland, Dublin

Crucifix in the shape of T. Reliquary cross. The T-shaped (or tau) form of this cross indicates it was designed to protect the wearer from a disease known as St Anthony's Fire, whose symptoms included a burning sensation. It contains a cavity to hold relics or some herbal compound. Gilt silver c.1500 '35'

Crucifix in the shape of T

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Reliquary cross, T-shaped (tau) cross, crucifix

Reliquary crossThe T-shaped (or tau) form of this cross indicates it was designed to protect the...

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