Season 1, Episode 8
The Chalice of Abbot Suger
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Chalice of Abbot Suger, 1137-1140, [Alexandrian 2nd/1st Century B.C.(cup), French 12th Century (mounting)], sardonyx cup with gilded silver mounting, set with stones, pearls, glass insets, and opaque white glass pearls, 18.4cm, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
Mentioned in the episode
Eagle of Suger, 12th century France, antique red porphyry and gilded silver mount, Musée du Louvre
Eleanor of Aquitaine Vase, 7th–8th century Iran (vase); 12th–14th century France (mountings), silver, rock crystal, gold filigree, pearl, and precious stones, Musée du Louvre
Basilica of St. Denis
Interior of the Basilica of St. Denis
