Reliquary Of The True Cross With Authentic Italy 1765

Reliquary on pedestal with multiple relics including the True Cross of Christ and authentic of the Patriarch of Venice (1765)

Important piece of Catholic devotion, oval reliquary in carved gilded wood, mounted on a pedestal with rocaille decoration, surmounted by a cross. The oval display case contains a composition in gilded paperolles and red silk background, centered on the cross surrounded by numerous insignia relics.

Description

The relics are identified by handwritten papers:
• Ex Ligno Crucis DNJC (wood of the True Cross)
• Ex Vest. Domini (clothing of Christ)
• Ex S. Gregorii Pp. (Saint Gregory Pope)
• Ex S. Vincentii Mart. (Saint Vincent, martyr)
• Ex S. Joannis Baptistae (Saint John the Baptist)
• and other martyred and confessor saints.

On the reverse, the reliquary is closed with a red silk ribbon and intact episcopal wax seals, guaranteeing the integrity of the relics.

Accompanied by its authentic handwritten attestation document dated Venice, 1765, signed and sealed by Joannes Bragadenus, Patriarch of Venice and Primate of Dalmatia, confirming the nature and legitimacy of the relics.
Dimensions: Total height: 30 cm – Width: 14 cm

Condition:

Gilding with normal wear, original glass, perfectly preserved interior composition. Authentic in condition consistent with its age, seals intact.

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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