Art, Symbol & Imagination
The Sapphire Cross of King Reccesvinthus
Large blue cabochons and pale pearls cover a gold cross with dangling pendants. The caption identifies the cross attached to the crown of Reccesvinthus from the Guarrazar treasure.
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Illustrator not identified. "The Sapphire Cross of King Reccesvinthus" [editorial title]. In The Curious Lore of Precious Stones, George Frederick Kunz. Reading edition, undated edition. Source scan leaf 346. Lumitheca. /gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0595-0346
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Illustrator not identified. The Sapphire Cross of King Reccesvinthus. The Curious Lore of Precious Stones. Scan leaf 346. Lumitheca. https://lumitheca.com/gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0595-0346