Reliquary - Bronze

A reliquary dating from the 20th century, enclosed within a complex and elaborately shaped bronzed frame with rococo volutes. The interior composition, protected by the original glass, presents a rich decorative arrangement crafted with the paperolles technique and gilded canutiglia. In the center, elegant scroll elements in decorated paper in delicate green-gold tones stand out, framing the main compartments. The interior houses 8 relics displayed with handwritten Latin cartouches: Center (in the place of honor on a red background): Ex Spinea [Corona D.N.J.C.] – Sacred Thorn of the Crown of Our Lord Jesus Christ Ex Fune [D.N.J.C.] – Sacred Rope of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ On the sides and along the perimeter (on a punched gilded background): 3. S. Josephi Sp. B.M.V. – Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 4. S. Joan. Ap. Ev. – Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist 5. S. Philippi Neri – Saint Philip Neri 6. S. Veronicae – Saint Veronica 7. S. Antonii Pad. – Saint Anthony of Padua 8. S. Francisci A. – Saint Francis of Assisi Back and Seals: On the back, the silk threads are original and the seal in cardinal red wax. 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 asserted.

Estimate:£465.38

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