Reliquary Of Saints Réparate And Fructueux - 18th Century

Two notable ex-ossibus relics are offered for devotion, in this largethis large wooden monstrance covered in silver-plated copper. The embossedcopper plates depict laurels, traditional attributes of martyrs in ChristianChristian iconography. The laurel is a symbol of eternity.enriched with seven stones, set after being cut and symmetrically positioned.symmetrically positioned.

The two martyrs of the first centuries are :In the lower part, relics bagged in the form of a heart honorSaint Reparatae, martyred at age 15 in Caesarea, Palestine. Her body miraculouslymiraculously arrived in Nice in a boat guided by a dove and decoratedwith roses, lilies and palms.
On the upper part, we find a large relic, also baggedof Saint Fructuoli, no doubt referring to Saint Fructueux, bishop of TarragonaTarragona, martyred in 259.

The relics are presented in an elaborate set of silver threads and pearls.pearls.The monstrance itself fits into an independent base.On the back are three red wax seals, emblazoned with the monogram of Christ,authenticating the relics presented.
A North Tyrolean or South German workGermany
Beautiful dimensions for this piece: 68 cm high, 36 cm wide and 11cm deep.
Good condition.
The relics are offered with the reliquary.
Reference x348