Carved Wooden Reliquary Crucifix – Containing 13 Relics Of Saints – 18th/19th Century

Carved wooden reliquary crucifix – Containing 13 relics of saints – 18th/19th century

Authentic hand-carved wooden crucifix, in the Baroque style, adorned with rich religious decorations in relief and containing no fewer than 18 relics visible on the back, carefully inserted into glass sockets.

Description

Each relic is identified by an ancient, partially legible handwritten text bearing the inscriptions "S. STA", probably for Sancta orSanctus, followed by abbreviations of saints' names.This private devotional crucifix is finely crafted:The crucified Christ is represented with expressiveness and finesse, in a classical posture.
The ends of the cross are carved in a trilobed shape, with miniature religious scenes (Evangelists, Virgin, etc.).The sided base is decorated with a sculpted medallion representing a Virgin in prayer.

The reverse of the cross reveals a unique aspect: 13 circular cavities, each containing a tiny relic protected under glass, some of which are partially identifiable, despite the wear of time.

Dimensions:
Height: 42 cm
Width: 18 cm
Depth of base: 6 cm

Condition:

Good general condition considering its age. Some slight visible losses and cracks (notably on the reverse and in the center), but the whole remains very coherent and of great refinement. The relics are generally well preserved.

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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