| Lothair Crystal or Susanna Crystal | |
|---|---|
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| Material | Quartz Gilt copper (frame) |
| Size | Weight: 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) |
| Writing | Latin |
| Created | 15th century (frame), 855-869 (crystal) |
| Period/culture | Carolingian (crystal), Medieval (frame) |
| Place | Meuse, River |
| Present location | Room 41, British Museum |
| Identification | BL.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.
- ^ British Museum. "Lothair Crystal". A History of the World in 100 Objects. Archived from the original on 20 January 2010. Retrieved 4 June 2010.