Tao-Klarjeti, Khakhuli 10th cent. - A History of Romanesque Architecture 300 - 1300 (sitios de interés)
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This marker is part of an illustrated Survey of Romanesque Architecture, 300 to 1300 AD. To see and read all comments you have to download the post to your hard disk.Tao-Klarjeti, Turkey, Cathedral of Khakhuli 10th cent
The exact location of the placemarker is uncertain.
Supposedly the church is well preserved. Its fame, however, is due to the magnificent gold icon in the Tbilisi National Museum.A piece sine-qua-non among Georgian icons. The gilded-silver Khakhuli Triptych of the Virgin, 147cm x 202 cm when opened, embellished with numerous enamel plaques from earlier centuries, precious stones, filigree ornaments, and pearls. The icon of the Virgin at its center is lost, only her enamel(!) hands and face survive. It was once the largest (54 x 41cm) cloisonné enamel in existence. The triptych was commissioned by King Demetre I in 1130.
Photo from Rolf Gross, Georgian Gold Treasures