Città di Castello

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The Cathedral Diocese Museum

Most important work in this museum is the elegant and aristocratic "Pastorale". It comes from the early fourteenth century Tuscan goldsmith, and "Il Paliotto", made in embossed silver, engraved, and partly gilded, it comes from the twelfth century. According to tradition, it was donated by Pope Celestino II, of the Tifernate family, in 1142 to adorn the front of the alter of the Cathedral Basilica.
The "Tesoro di Camoscio" (Canoscio Treasure) recovered near the Sanctuary of Canoscio in Città di Castello, is a collection of goblets, plates, religious platters, spoons, covered religious drinking cups, and precious metals from V-VI Century. In totall 24 pieces which make this collection rare in Europe and of immense historical value.
Other objects used in the liturgy, including rare examples of goldsmith art, complete the collection which also shows also several paintings among which 2 oil on wood panels painted by Giulio Romano and Madonna col Bambino e San Giovannino (Madonna and Child and the young Saint John) by Pinturicchio