Oval Reliquary With Nine Holy Martyrs With Episcopal Seal, 18th–19th Century

Oval Reliquary with Nine Martyr Saints with Episcopal Seal, 18th–19th Century - Italy

Multi-relic reliquary, containing fragments of nine martyr saints, carefully arranged with decorations in Baroque style.

Description

Front side (visible under glass): The interior of the reliquary presents a delicate and symmetrical composition of relics placed in the center of a decoration of gilded filigree paper, surrounded by flowers made of small red stones.
In the center, a lozenge encloses several labeled relics. Around it, a scroll pattern contains additional inscriptions.Identified relics (labels visible): In the center:
St. Felix M. – Saint Felix, Martyr
St. Victor M. – Saint Victor, Martyr
St. Donatus M. – Saint Donatus, Martyr
St. Pius M. – Saint Pius, Martyr

Around (on the decorative scrolls):
St. Vincent M. – Saint Vincent, Martyr
St. Clemens. M. – Saint Clement, Martyr
St. Benedictus. M. – Saint Benedict, Martyr
St. Blacidus. M. – Saint Placidus, Martyr
St. Severini. M. - Saint Severin, Martyr

Back side:
The reliquary is sealed with a still intact red wax seal, crossed by red silk threads. The seal bears an ecclesiastical coat of arms (probably of a bishop), which guarantees the authenticity and integrity of the reliquary.

Approximate dimensions: Approx. 7 x 5 cm

Condition

Very good general condition; Seal of authenticity, internal decorations intact and original glass present.

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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