Lothair Crystal

Lothair Crystal or Susanna Crystal
MaterialQuartz
Gilt copper (frame)
SizeWeight: 650 grams (incl frame)
Diameter: 115 mm (4.5 in) (crystal)
Diameter: 183 mm (7.2 in) (incl frame)
Thickness: 13 mm (0.51 in)
WritingLatin
Created15th century (frame), 855-869 (crystal)
Period/cultureCarolingian (crystal), Medieval (frame)
PlaceMeuse, River
Present locationRoom 41, British Museum
IdentificationBL.1295; 1855,1201.5

The Lothair Crystal (also known as the Lothar Crystal or the Susanna Crystal) is an engraved gem from Lotharingia in northwest Europe, showing scenes of the biblical story of Susanna, dating from 855–869.[1] The Lothair Crystal is an object in the collection of the British Museum.

  1. ^ British Museum. "Lothair Crystal". A History of the World in 100 Objects. Archived from the original on 20 January 2010. Retrieved 4 June 2010.