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Reliquary With Paperolles 19th Century: The Holy Family
19th century reliquary
Reliquary made using the Paperolles technique, a decorative technique that uses narrow strips of gold on the edge to form loops, circles and other figures, often in association with metal wires to create a 3-dimensional subject.
Our reliquary features an oval medallion in relief at its center, depicting "The Holy Family" in a period mahogany frame
This type of reliquary was often made in convents by nuns, each piece being unique and very meticulous
Dimensions unframed H 13.5 cmx L 17 cm
with frame H 20 cm X L 23 cm
Reliquary made using the Paperolles technique, a decorative technique that uses narrow strips of gold on the edge to form loops, circles and other figures, often in association with metal wires to create a 3-dimensional subject.
Our reliquary features an oval medallion in relief at its center, depicting "The Holy Family" in a period mahogany frame
This type of reliquary was often made in convents by nuns, each piece being unique and very meticulous
Dimensions unframed H 13.5 cmx L 17 cm
with frame H 20 cm X L 23 cm
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