Reliquary - Brass

Oval reliquary from the 20th century, in finely worked and decorated brass. The reliquary is topped by an elegant pediment fashioned with volutes and set at the top with a cabochon in ruby-red glass paste. Frontal closure by an old slightly domed glass; inside the case houses a rich ornament in paperoles and metal filigree on a background of time-worn red silk. The reliquaries contained inside belong to the four Apostles and Evangelists (Saint Matthew, Saint John, Saint Luke and Saint Mark), to the Holy Family (Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph), to the Holy Thorn and to the Tunic of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The back is closed by red threads and by a bishop's seal in red sealing wax. Dimensions Dimensions: 11 x 7.5 x 1.2 cm The reliquary contains no human remains. This object is offered exclusively for its historical, cultural, or decorative value. No religious significance is claimed, implied, or supported. Over time, some elements of the reliquary may have been modified or restored.

Estimate:£711.95

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