Coffin of Christ (detail)

UNKNOWN GOTHIC MASTER, sculptor

(15th century)

c. 1480
Painted wood
Christian Museum, Esztergom

The decorated coffin, mounted on four wheels, was used at Easter ceremonies. The detail represents Apostles St James the Less and St James the Great.

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