Unique 17th C. Double Side Reliquary 12 Relics: St Lawrence, Andrew Ap, Barbara
Description:
Unique Late XVII Century Spanish-Flanders (Nowadays Belgium) double side reliquary covered by glass and encased in a brass theca with clasp, containing 12 of the most important Holy Relics:
Side Jesus:
Saint Lawrence
Saint Andrew Apostle
Saint Conrad
Saint Quirinus
Holy Innocents of Judea – (SS. Innocentium)
Saint Cumberti
Side Madonna:
Saint Barbara
Saint Cornelia
Saint Crescentia
Saint Ilegible
Saint Ursula and the 10.000 Virgins
Saint Walburgis
Description:
The brass theca can open thanks to its functioning clasp mechanism which is still in great condition. Inside we find 2 sides: The first with a delicate miniature statue of a crowned Madonna with child decorated with gold gilt, she is being crowned by 2 angels side by side her (detailed colored wood engravings). On the second side, we find a crucifixion of Jesus Christ in colored wood engravings as well. The relics rest on the gold thread background.
Condition
Outstanding condition for its age, no significant damage, all Saints legible.
Provenance
Belgium private collection
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