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This tour de force of Romanesque goldsmiths' work and carving combined widely varied foliage patterns with figures that are classically inspired. Its function has been much debated. The iconography, or subject matter, centres on Christ's redemption of mankind, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy. This indicates that the tabernacle probably housed the consecrated bread for the Mass.
Collection ID: 7650-1861
This photo was taken as part of Britain Loves Wikipedia in February 2010 by Adam Morgan.