Reliquary In Filigree Silver – Relic Of Saint Peter The Apostle (ex Ossibus S. Petri Apost.) –

Reliquary in filigree silver – Relic of Saint Peter the Apostle (Ex Ossibus S. Petri Apost.) – 18th century –

Ecclesiastical sealAuthen baroque reliquary in filigree silver, finely crafted, containing a precious bone relic of Saint Peter the Apostle, first pope of the Christian Church.

Description

The handwritten inscription inside clearly states: “Ex Oss. / S. Petri Apost.” or: “Of the bones of Saint Peter the Apostle”.
The relic rests on a red textile background and is protected by a beveled glass, still sealed on the reverse by a red ecclesiastical wax seal still intact, ensuring its authenticity.
Filigree silver mount richly decorated with vegetal scrolls, surmounted by a large stylized shell.
The reliquary is accompanied by an antique embroidered ribbon, typical of 18th century liturgical or processional objects.

Period: Late 18th century
Origin: Italy or Spain
Technique: Filigree silver, bone, textile, glass, wax
Dimensions: Height (with ring) 10 cm – Width 6 cm

Condition:

Excellent condition – Original seal intact – No visible alterations

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Please examine them carefully before any commitment In accordance with canon law (can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns only the reliquary as an object of sacred art. The relics it contains are not the object of the transaction, but are included free of charge for their historical and cultural value.

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