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What is Reliquary? A reliquary is a container for relics. These may be the physical remains of saints, such as bones, pieces of clothing or other objects.

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1 What is Reliquary? A reliquary is a container for relics. These may be the physical remains of saints, such as bones, pieces of clothing or other objects associated with religious figures. Traditional reliquaries were often body parts carved out of wood and the relics inside were authentic body parts that related to the container. Relics have been an important part of worship to Buddhists, Christians, Hindus and many other religions. RELIQUARIES

2 Germany, Braunschweig Reliquary with Tooth of Saint John the Baptist, Metalwork: 1375/1400 Rock crystal vessel: c. 1000 Egypt, Fatimid Dynasty (909–1171) Silver gilt and rock crystal 45.1 cm (17 3/4 in.) Gift of Mrs. Chauncey McCormick, 1962.91

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