Fragment from Bishop Otto II's Golden Garment Returns to Bamberg Museum
A piece of silk removed from the golden dalmatic of Bishop Otto II of Bamberg in the 1930s in Munich has been returned to the Bamberg Diocesan Museum after nearly a century. The fragment, measuring 40 by 60 centimeters, was identified as part of the bishop's liturgical vestment due to its distinctive pattern featuring star-like blossoms within circular and almond-shaped forms. This reacquisition represents the recovery of a significant historical artifact.
Key facts
- A silk fragment from Bishop Otto II of Bamberg's golden dalmatic has been returned to the Bamberg Diocesan Museum.
- The piece was removed from the garment in Munich during the 1930s.
- The return occurs after approximately one hundred years.
- The fragment measures 40 by 60 centimeters.
- It was identified by its unique pattern of floral stars in circular and mandorla shapes.
Entities
Institutions
- Bamberg Diocesan Museum
Locations
- Munich
- Bamberg