Thorn Reliquary Of The Holy Crown Of Christ, Filigree Silver – 18th Century

Thorn Reliquary of the Holy Crown of Christ - Filigree Silver - 18th Century - Italy.

Authentic and remarkable circular reliquary in filigree silver, forming a rosette with eight radiating lobes, entirely composed of hand-crafted scrolls and twisted volutes.
The work is of great finesse, typical of 18th-century Mediterranean or Iberian production.

Description:

At the center, a relic identified as: “Spina DNJC” (Spina Domini Nostri Jesu Christi – Thorn of Our Lord Jesus Christ).
The thorn is placed on a red textile background, framed by gilded paper filigree forming a radiating decoration, according to the Baroque tradition of Passion reliquaries.
The whole is carefully mounted in a circular silver lunette.

On the reverse:

Intact closure with red silk threads - Well-preserved ancient ecclesiastical wax seal - Present ancient textile ribbon. The integrity of the threads and the seal attests that the reliquary has not been opened.

Condition:

Very good overall condition. - Even antique patina on the filigree - Normal surface oxidation for its age - Antique wax seal with age-related wear but complete.

In accordance with canon law (can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns only the reliquary as a sacred work of 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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