Reliquary of the skull of St George Chiopolites

Marangopoulos Pantazis1816

Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
Athens, Greece

Reliquary of the skull of St George Chiopolites, commissioned by the soap manufacturers’ guild from the goldsmith Pantazis Marangopoulos. Smyrna workshop, 1816. H. 0.16, Diam. 0.20 m. Gift of Georgios Zakos. (ΓΕ 23792)

Details

Title: Reliquary of the skull of St George Chiopolites
Creator: Marangopoulos Pantazis
Date Created: 1816
diameter: 20
Physical Dimensions: h160 cm (complete)
More Info: Benaki Museum - Benaki Museum
Type: ritual or religious vessel
Rights: Benaki Museum
External Link: Benaki Museum

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