Passion Bottle. Folk Art.

Passion Bottle. Folk Art. Popular religious

ex-voto placed in a blown glass bottle (sealed). The interior consists of a painted crucifix (blue cross) with a silver Christ figure, a polychrome wooden base, and several symbols of the Passion (nails, pincers, hammer, lance, gilded chalice). Handcrafted object, probably late 19th – early 20th century. The old seal is visible at the neck of the bottle.

Condition:
Good overall condition for an antique object: intact glass with no major apparent cracks (a few micro-imperfections due to the blowing process), slight wear and patina on the paint and sealing wax — see photos for details. Stable piece, internal elements securely attached.

Provenance & Dating:
Religious folk art, probably Europe (France/Italy/Spain), estimated date: late 19th – early 20th century.

Remarks:
Ideal piece for a collector of religious objects, a cabinet of curiosities, or for interior decoration with an antique style.