Four Treasures Reference Database
Record No. 4125
Masterpieces of the Imperial Secular Treasury Vienna
Edited Book
Haag, S., editor (2018) Masterpieces of the Imperial Secular Treasury Vienna.. Vienna, KHM-Museumsverband, 206 pp..
ISBN/ISSN: 97834000000000 | Sinkankas/Born No.: NIS/NIB | RWHL*
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gems, corundum, quality.10, crown jewels, Austrian crown jewels, spinel, diamond, pearl, beryl, emerald, ivory
This book details the Vienna Imperial Treasury, the only preserved collection of medieval crown jewels in the world. The crowns, gowns and jewelry on display cover the Middle Ages in Europe – roughly the years 500 to 1500 AD. Beautifully illustrated, but sadly only available in softcover.