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Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 11 Relics of Saints
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 11 Relics of Saints

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 11 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

third-class relics of saints, each identified with paper scrolls and set against a rich red velvet

Category

Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 16 Relics of Saints
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 16 Relics of Saints

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 16 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

third-class relics of saints, each identified with paper scrolls and set against a rich red velvet

Category

Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 23 Relics of Saints
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 23 Relics of Saints

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 23 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

third-class relics of saints, each identified with paper scrolls and set against a rich red velvet

Category

Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Brass

18th Century French Reliquaries
18th Century French Reliquaries

18th Century French Reliquaries

$6,720 / set

H 21 in W 23 in D 1 in

18th Century French Reliquaries

Located in Dallas, TX

piece contains the original Latin pages framed in original glass These were used by the Catholics and

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French French Provincial Religious Items

Materials

Metal

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Antique 19th Century Multi-Saint Catholic Reliquary in Jeweled Frame
Antique 19th Century Multi-Saint Catholic Reliquary in Jeweled Frame

Antique 19th Century Multi-Saint Catholic Reliquary in Jeweled Frame

Located in Victoria, BC

A finely crafted 19th-century Roman Catholic reliquary featuring multiple saint relics preserved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints
Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains relics of Saint. It is made of metal. Its 2 3/8" high (with hanger

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints
Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This vintage reliquary contains relics of Saint Pater Pio and Agnus Dei. It is made of metal

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 12 Relics of Saints
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 12 Relics of Saints

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 12 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains 12 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and red velvet. It is

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints, 1930s
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints, 1930s

Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints, 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. Crucifix

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Eleven Relics of Saints
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Eleven Relics of Saints

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Eleven Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains 11 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and red velvet. It is

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Religious Items

Materials

Metal

small Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints
small Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints

small Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains relics of Saints. It is hand made of metal and wood. Perfect as a

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains 10 relics of saints with paper scrolls and red velvet. It is

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 18 Relics of Saints
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 18 Relics of Saints

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 18 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains 18 relics of saints with paper scrolls and red velvet. It is

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains 6 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and purple velvet. It is

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Monastery Work with Relics of Different Saints
Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Monastery Work with Relics of Different Saints

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Monastery Work with Relics of Different Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary showcase contains relics of Saint. It is made of cloth, glass, tinsel, wood

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saint Paul
Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saint Paul

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saint Paul

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This vintage reliquary contains relics of Saint Paul and Agnus Dei. It is made of metal. Marked

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Six Relics of Saints
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Six Relics of Saints

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Six Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains 6 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and red velvet. It is

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Religious Items

Materials

Metal

large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints
large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints

large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains 6 relics of saints with silk and names of the saints. It is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains 10 relics of saints with paper scrolls and red velvet. It is

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items

Materials

Metal

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Catholic Relics For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of catholic relics available for sale. Each of these unique catholic relics was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are all kinds of catholic relics available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century.

Finding the Right Religious-items for You

Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.

Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.

From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.

Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.

In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.

On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.

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