Paperolles Reliquary To The Glory Of The Jesuits - Late 19th / Early 20th Century

A multitude of ex-ossibus relics justifies this fine work in paperolles. There are in fact 44 distinct relics which are honored here. Its interesting specificity comes from three rare relics of Saint Jesuits, namely Saint Charles Garnier died as a martyr in 1649, Gabriel Lalemant, who died tortured in 1649 in Canada also and finally Blessed Jan Berchmans, Jesuit who died in Rome in 1621. Many other relics are arranged in this reliquary, notably Saint Felix Martyr, Saint James the Apostle, Saints Celestine, Wolf, Blaise several other holy relics ...
The whole arranged around a crucifixion in biscuit.
Fine ornamentation of rolled papers, gilded, blue and red under glass and in a simple gilded wooden frame.
Used condition - several detached relics
Dimensions of 20 cm by 14.5
Reference 741