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18th-century Silver Filigree Reliquary With Its Original Case
An elegant, portable 18th-century silver filigree reliquary, preserved in its original period hard case, which is contoured and lined with burgundy velvet.
The piece stands out for the exceptional craftsmanship of its silver filigree work.
The center of the reliquary holds three relics of the utmost devotional significance.
The Holy Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Vera Crucis);
The Holy Staff of Saint Joseph;
The Holy Garment of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
As a guarantee of the authenticity and integrity of the sacred contents, the back of the case retains the original wax seal of the relevant ecclesiastical authority, with the corresponding silk threads still intact, sealing the opening.
The reliquary alone measures:
11 x 8 cm
Condition as shown in the photos.
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The piece stands out for the exceptional craftsmanship of its silver filigree work.
The center of the reliquary holds three relics of the utmost devotional significance.
The Holy Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Vera Crucis);
The Holy Staff of Saint Joseph;
The Holy Garment of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
As a guarantee of the authenticity and integrity of the sacred contents, the back of the case retains the original wax seal of the relevant ecclesiastical authority, with the corresponding silk threads still intact, sealing the opening.
The reliquary alone measures:
11 x 8 cm
Condition as shown in the photos.
I’m also on Instagram
"mercantedarteroma"
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