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The shrine presents the general appearance of a gothic structure principally because its niche is contained within a cusped lancet arch surmounted by a very pointed triangular tympanum. The latter contains a circular boss suggesting a rose window or ornamental medallion. Two squared pinnacles reinforce the gothic impression. However, the ovoid profile of the arched rear panel, and its repeated outline in the frame of the interior panel decorated with fleur de lis, bring this into the realm of art nouveau. The rectangular panels damascened in gold and silver baroque designs are likewise inconsistent with a gothic theme. The fluted columns have capitals decorated with four large acanthus leaves, an unusual interpretation already encountered on the casket ZUL 3, while the lower third of their shafts appears conventionally Renaissance.