A Hypothesis about the Origin of Záviš’s Cross
A Hypothesis about the Origin of Záviš’s Cross
(Or about a Lost Serbian Reliquary)
Author(s): Ivana KomatinaSubject(s): History, Fine Arts / Performing Arts
Published by: Balkanološki institut - Srpska akademija nauka i umetnosti
Keywords: Stefan Uroš I; Záviš of Falkenštejn; Béla IV; reliquary; True Cross; treasury
Summary/Abstract: The documents testifying to the conflict between Serbian king Stefan Uroš I (1242/1243–1276) and Hungarian king Béla IV (1235–1270) from the 1260s also bring news about the Serbian king’s reliquary that was seized at the time. Following the destiny and specificities of Záviš’s cross, we indicate the possibility of this being the same precious item.
Journal: BALCANICA
- Issue Year: 2022
- Issue No: 53
- Page Range: 21-44
- Page Count: 22
- Language: English