Reliquary - Silver

An important museum-quality reliquary dating to the first half of the 18th century, made with a thick solid sheet of embossed and chased silver, tested with professional acid (see photo). This splendid reliquary, measuring 36 cm, contains inside as many as 8 important relics including: - Fragment of the wooden Cross of Jesus - Fragment of the Crown of Thorns of Jesus - Fragment of the Rock of Calvary of Jesus - Fragment of the Column of the Flagellation of Jesus - Saint Francis of Assisi - Saint Peter the Apostle - Saint Paul the Apostle - Saint Charles Borromeo On the back there is a seal in lacquered wax with red silk threads. Overall good condition (there are small flaws as visible in the photo) 36 x 10 cm A careful packaging is guaranteed; shipping will also be carried out express with UPS 24/48h. The reliquary does not contain 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 altered or restored.

Estimate:£1,669.85

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