17th Century Morocco Leather Reliquary Case
EXCEPTIONAL RELIQUARY CASE DATING FROM THE SECOND HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY. BROWN MOROCCO LEATHER, DECORATED IN SMALL GILT TOOLS. IN THE CENTER, A STAR-SHAPED SECRET FRAMED BY LIONS, BIRDS, AND LEAF BRANCHES. AT THE BOTTOM, TWO KEYS ENCIRCLING A BARREL. EACH CORNER IS STAR-SHAPED WITH FANS. THE BACK AND SIDES ARE STAR-SHAPED. THE INTERIOR IS LINED IN BURGUNDY AND FLORAL SILK. IT HAS TWO HOOKS AND A CENTRAL LOCK (KEY MISSING). A MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT DATES THIS CASE TO THE 17TH CENTURY AND SPECIFIES THAT IT WAS A RELIQUARY TO THE AGNUS DEI. NOTE: SEVERAL OLD RESTORATIONS TO THE EDGES. AS WELL AS SMALL HOLES ON THE BACK...DESPITE THIS, IN GOOD OVERALL CONDITION CONSIDERING ITS AGE
1 200 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Leather
Length: 25cm
Width: 12cm
Depth: 4,3cm
Reference (ID): 1716046
Availability: In stock
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