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2016.9
Reliquary (2016.9)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Grayson Perry
Title
Reliquary
Date
2009
Description
Reliquary pendant on waxed leather string containing a ceramic fragment. Grayson Perry, 2009.
This object was originally commissioned as part of a limited edition for sale in the Tate Modern shop. The initial 2009 edition comprised 1200 pieces and was followed up in 2012 with a second edition of 1000.
This object was originally commissioned as part of a limited edition for sale in the Tate Modern shop. The initial 2009 edition comprised 1200 pieces and was followed up in 2012 with a second edition of 1000.
Dimensions
height: 8cm
depth: 1.8cm
width: 5cm
Object number
2016.9
Category
Maker's statement
I think that the way we look at art comes from religion. We go to special buildings to stare at significant and precious things. We feel it is good for us. Tate Modern is a 21st Century cathedral. Artists are saints and holy fools. Here is a relic of one of them to take home from your pilgrimage.