Devotional Reliquary Under Glass – Virgin Mary – 19th Century

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Devotional Reliquary Under Glass – Virgin Mary – 19th Century

Devotional reliquary under glass – Virgin Mary – 19th century

Charming popular devotional reliquary depicting the Virgin Mary, presented in an antique glass box serving as a display case (one side pane missing).

In the center is a delicate bust of the Virgin, with a finely sculpted and painted face, surrounded by a fabric veil and antique lace.

The figure is highlighted by a radiant golden halo.

The entire piece is richly decorated with embossed flowers, foliage, small blue flowers, ornaments, and gilded metal elements, in a particularly refined composition.

In the lower part are two inscriptions: “St. Veronica Jul.” and “St. Rose of Viterbo”, framing a small cartouche bearing a handwritten inscription of Marian devotion.

The display case consists of assembled glass panels edged with an antique green ribbon. It has a ring for hanging.

A beautiful example of 19th-century domestic piety, preserved in its original condition with wear, oxidation, and signs of age visible in the photographs.

Period: 19th century
Subject: Virgin Mary – devotional object / reliquary
Dimensions: H. 24 × W. 20 × D. 5 cm

160 €