Why was this made, and how was it used?
This Miter was used for important religious events in Salzburg and the greater country of Austria. The Benedictine Monastery of St. Peter does not have a list of abbots or bishops that were alive during this time, however, one archbishop that could have worn this miter was Rodolfo de Hoheneck, an archbishop of salzburg. This miter then would be worn along with the chasuble and crozier, put on in one of the vestment rooms of the church, and adorned to be viewed walking along the interior of the church for a celebratory mass of importance or gathering of information. Considering the fact that this Miter was made in the 13th century, a time period where the Crusades were a constant battle, this miter could be inferred to be worn during religious events that purpetrated christianity and could hvae demonized or suppress contradicting religions such as Islam.