"Reliquary Of The Vanitas Skull Of Saint Lucia. 17th Century"
extraordinary 17th century reliquary containing an incredible papier-mâché skull with real human teeth.a label says: CAPUT S.LUCII MART.
The display case is made up of a lime painted wooden box with a silver oxidised wooden frame. the front glass is still the original one full of bubbles. The skull I remember is made of papier-mâché and attached to a pillow embroidered with thread and metallic stars. Object with extraordinary charm.
the wax seals of the religious authorities of the time are still present
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