Oval Reliquary Frame With Double Medallions Containing Relics Of Saint Bernard Of Clairvaux

Oval reliquary frame with double medallions containing relics of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

French monastic craftsmanship, 19th century

* Black oval frame with gilded inner border and convex protective glass

* Crimson velvet background, symbolizing sacrifice

* Two circular compartments containing fragments of relics

* Handwritten labels reading “S. Bernard,” referring to Bernard of Clairvaux

* Paper filigree decoration (dot pattern), typical of the convent’s craftsmanship

* Symmetrical arrangement highlighting the paired relics

* Cardboard backing attached with a ribbon, inscribed with “15”

* Metal loop for hanging on the wall, indicating private devotional use