Egbert (archbishop of Trier)
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Egbert was the Archbishop of Trier from 977 until his death.
Egbert, from his psalter. In this presentation miniature he presents the book to Saint Peter (in a facing portrait) in a characteristic statement of the indirect Petrine authority of the See of Trier.
So-called "Egbert shrine" in the Treasury of Trier Cathedral
Detail of the Trier enamels and gold reliefs on the treasure binding for the Codex Aureus of Echternach
The presentation miniature of the Codex Egberti, with Egbert's portrait
Trier Cathedral Treasury
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The Trier Cathedral Treasury is a museum of Christian art and medieval art in Trier, Germany. The museum is owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trier and is located inside the Cathedral of Trier. I
Egbert (archbishop of Trier)
…clear survivals are the so-called "Egbert shrine", a reliquary casket and portable altar for a sandal of Saint Andrew and other relics, still in the Treasury of Trier Cathedral, the staff-reliquary of St Peter, now in Limburg Cathedral Treasury, and the metalwork on the treasure binding reused for the Codex Aureus of Echternach…
View of the Treasury. On the left the showcase with the Egbert shrine
Trier Cathedral with some of its relics. Top centre: the Holy Tunic. Detail of a print of the Trier Pilgrimage of 1891
Egbert shrine
Holy Nail reliquary