Az Erdélyi Nemzeti Történeti Múzeum középkori és kora újkori kőtára
The Medieval and Early Modern Stone Collection of the National Museum of the History of Transylvania

Summary/Abstract: The medieval and early modern stone collection of the National Museum of the History of Transylvania originated as an integral part of the Coin and Antiquities Collection of the museum’s predecessor, the Transylvanian Museum Society. Over time, it has developed into one of the richest collections in the Carpathian Basin, now comprising approximately 600 carvings. The study is divided into two major chapters. The first chapter covers the history of the collection, while the second provides a detailed description of it. The first chapter traces the history of the stone collection from the founding of the Transylvanian Museum Society, the predecessor of the current museum, to the most recent reorganization of the stone collection. The second chapter of the study presents the medieval and early modern stone collection, showcasing the exhibited pieces through three main thematic groups: tombstones, architectural carvings, and plaster casts.

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