Antique Reliquary

Period: circa 1690
 Ring size: 9.5 
Weight: 1.69gr L’anello, databile all’ultimo decennio del XVII secolo, si compone di un cristallo di rocca taglio cabochon il quale, sollevandosi...

This antique reliquary contains a relic of Saints with paper roll telling the name in latin.

This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited with its truncated almond-shaped face, is made of wound copper, hammered brass and wood.

An impressive pair of carved wooden busts depicting two male figures, one bearded and the other one with moustache: rendered as half-length portraits, the figures wear richly ornamen...

An Italian 19th century painted reliquary. This reliquary features a gilded and carved angel face on the door.

From an antique altarpiece, tabernacle, reredos, shrine niche, baptismal font, crucifix, santo statue, icon, religious folk art, retablo, monastery table to church architectural elem...

Spanish Double-Sided Silver Devotional Reliquary Pendant with Saint Christopher and the Virgen de la Paloma Late 17th–Early 18th Century A finely crafted Spanish Catholic devotional...

The reverse retain an early white and gray paint, the heart left hollow as a void for a reliquary box to be inserted within each saint. Both have several red wax seals that were like...

A luxurious strand of hand-linked pink morganite leads the eye to a gorgeous rhodium silver filigree clasp, then drops to feature a remarkable antique French Meerschaum reliquary Ex...

A reliquary bronze crucifix on large engraved cross pendant with two hanging small crosses at both lateral sides of the large cross, Italy, early 17th century.

Given its hollow center, the museum notes that it was possibly commissioned as a miniature reliquary in Northern Italy in the second half of the 15th Century.

This antique 19th Century metal reliquary is a finely handcrafted devotional object containing 11 third-class relics of saints, each identified with paper scrolls and set against a r...

This antique 19th Century metal reliquary is a finely handcrafted devotional object containing 16 third-class relics of saints, each identified with paper scrolls and set against a r...

This antique 19th Century metal reliquary is a finely handcrafted devotional object containing 23 third-class relics of saints, each identified with paper scrolls and set against a r...

Christ and Mary, pair of reliquary busts in stained pine wood, Italian school, 18th century Measurements: 64 cm high x 39 cm wide x 20 cm deep [Christ] 62 cm high x 35 cm wide x 20...

Italy, late 18th century, church altar reliquary, hand carved solid wood, gesso, and silver leaf, in Baroque taste, finely detailed figural bust form, with hollowed central relic com...

The surviving label provides valuable provenance and firmly places the shrine within the rich tradition of Catholic devotional culture in Argentina. Dimensions: Reliquary Figure: 18...

Antique 19th century Austrian rare and unusual solid silver-gilt and enamel reliquary, pierced and decorated with multicolored enamels, sides set with carved rock crystal panels and ...

An antique religious reliquary with a symbolic representation of the Eucharist, featuring a golden chalice with a consecrated host at the top, adorned with a cross in the center.

Opulent 18th century Baroque carved giltwood reliquary (a container for relics) monstrance with curled scroll design.

The angels stand on original giltwood bases which had served as reliquary holders. Without shade. 22" high angels With shade 34" high.  

Dated to circa 1680, this reliquary has a rich patina and history, and is ready to hold treasures again.

Rare carved wooden reliquary cross from the late 17th to early 18th century.

French 18th Century Religious wall decoration fragment of a monstrance reliquary featuring a carved and gilded sunburst on a wooden tabernacle plaque, fragment door.

This devotional pendant (which sometimes functioned as a reliquary, allowing small items to be stored between the openwork plaque on the back and the image on the front) is considere...

This devotional pendant (which sometimes functioned as a reliquary, allowing small objects to be stored between the openwork plaque on the back and the image on the front) is conside...

These objects served to elevate everyday items, like bread plates and glasses, into "reliquary" status, allowing citizens to feel a closer connection to a leader in the immediate aft...

Offering an extensive collection of unique religious objects spanning many centuries, regions, cultures and religions, from authentic holy relics, early Christian artifacts, monstran...

These objects served to elevate everyday items, like bread plates and glasses, into "reliquary" status, allowing citizens to feel a closer connection to a leader in the immediate aft...

The first plate depicts an ornate reliquary ensemble, including devotional objects presented in a museum-like arrangement that emphasizes craftsmanship, precious materials, and symbo...

This locket was likely intended as a reliquary or keepsake holder, designed to encase a photograph or personal memento.

Finials of this type were originally mounted atop reliquaries, stupas, or ritual structures, serving both symbolic and devotional functions.

One plate depicts an ornate reliquary structure with architectural framing and intricate decorative elements, while the second features a richly embellished crucifix combining sculpt...

While closely related in theme and origin, the two images present distinct design approaches: one emphasizing dense decorative richness and layered narrative elements, the other high...

Barnes, in 1925 Horter began acquiring African sculpture through the help of Paul Guillaume and Stieglitz; highlights in his collection included a Guro mask from the Ivory Coast, sev...

Barnes, in 1925 Horter began acquiring African sculpture through the help of Paul Guillaume and Stieglitz; highlights in his collection included a Guro mask from the Ivory Coast, sev...

Barnes, in 1925 Horter began acquiring African sculpture through the help of Paul Guillaume and Stieglitz; highlights in his collection included a Guro mask from the Ivory Coast, sev...

During the Neoclassical period, it was common to create eglomized glass plaques on wood to decorate furniture, and in Italy, between the 13th and 16th centuries, a large number of re...

The present set includes three individual plates, each illustrating a monumental sacred object rendered in rich chromolithographic color: a highly ornate monstrance, a tall reliquary...

The support is composed of a fabric mattress. Several reliquaries set with turquoises create a very beautiful pattern in the center of the necklace.

⭐ Design Details Radiant Sunburst Gloria The circular glory is formed from layered silver rays, alternating in length to create dramatic depth and light refraction. A hinged glass...

In fact, the head shaped like a diadem by means of the striking hairstyle, the volume of the strands and the unconventionally wavy curls in the “wreath” around the high forehead and ...

Likely crafted in France or Italy, this corona would have adorned a processional statue of the Virgin Mary or a saint or served as a reliquary finial within a church treasury. The je...

According to provenance, it was discovered over 30 years ago in Northern Thailand within the ruins of an ancient temple site associated with the historic Payao or Chiang Saen kingdom...

Its silhouette recalls archetypal vessels, reliquaries, or ceremonial objects forms that feel timeless and inward-looking.

Plates included (with scholarly notes): 1. Shrine or Reliquary (“The Soltikoff Chasse”) – Rhenish Byzantine, 12th century A celebrated Romanesque reliquary in the form of a Byzan...

The red cabochons recall the precious stones of Byzantine icons or Gothic reliquaries, suggesting a liturgical chandelier; or, if not, it faithfully reflects the “modernized” Byzanti...

From important Catholic relics, alter table and candlestick pricket floor lamp, old liturgical chalice liturgy items, cathedral architectural salvage, monastery, temple & mosque frag...

An elegantly detailed, late 18th century Louis XV period wooden display case, golden yellow lacquer with silver leaf accents. As a reliquary or tabernacolo, the box may have been use...

From important historical relics, altar tables, altarpiece, reredos, tabernacle reliquary, Buddhist and Hindu statuary including full body Buddha, Buddha head or hand, life size myth...

The overall form resembles a throne or reliquary seat. The red, tufted velvet cushion at the center was typically used to hold symbolic items such as a wedding crown, bridal wreath,...

Similar marks appear on the reliquary arm of Saint Lawrence in Santoyo, a work by Pedro de Palacios dated between 1528 and 1532, or, according to other experts, around 1526.

This dominant vertical structure is flanked by two monumental altar compositions: one an ornate architectural reliquary façade articulated around an oval opening, the other a richly ...

A 17th century silver mounted Coromandel wood with mother of pearl inlay traveling box with a Interior fitted with drawers and a reliquary cabinet. With key.

Perhaps originally an architectural model, a reliquary or a jewel casket. Now a magnificent room or hall statement piece.

From antique church furniture, old world European altarpiece, Spanish Colonial santos, Tuscan altar table, reliquary monstrance, crucifix cross sculpture, medieval Renaissance era Go...

Its scale—5.25 inches wide by 3.375 inches deep and 5 inches high—suggests it was not merely decorative but functional, perhaps serving as the finial to a reliquary box, ceremonial i...

Also known as an ostensorium, this vessel was used as a reliquary for display in the private residence of a wealthy French family.

Cast copper and brass with urn bases and roses and vines with delicate bows, incredibly crafted, these portapalme were particularly in Italian and Italianate churches, the utilizatio...

A rectangular mortise is present to one side, indicating that the piece originally formed part of a cabinet or small door—possibly from a church sacristy cupboard, aumbry, or reliqua...