reliquary
| Casket or vessel made to hold a relic or relics of a saint, generally made of precious metals and often richly decorated with gold, gems, and enamel. Particularly fine examples date from the early Christian age. If made so that the relic can be seen, the vessel is sometimes called an ostensorium. |
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