Catholic Relics
Handcolored Lithograph of Conservateur des Reliques (Custodian of Relics), 1862
Located in Langweer, NL
significant within the Catholic Church. Relics, often physical remains or objects associated with saints, were
Category
Antique 1860s Prints
Materials
Paper
$131
H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 0.01 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
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
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains relics of Saint. It is made of metal. Its 2 3/8" high (with hanger
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Religious Items
Materials
Metal
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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Materials
Metal
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
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
H 1.5 in W 0.63 in D 0.25 in
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Relics of Saints German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of german saints. It is made of metal. Crucifix itself is
Category
Vintage 1930s German Religious Items
Materials
Metal
H 1.5 in W 0.63 in D 0.25 in
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
H 4 in W 1.75 in D 0.5 in
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
H 2.13 in W 0.88 in D 0.25 in
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
H 4.13 in W 2.25 in D 0.5 in
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
H 2.63 in W 1.63 in D 0.5 in
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
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
H 7.63 in W 6.5 in D 3.88 in
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saint Catherine
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains relics of Saint Alexander and Agnus Dei. It is made of Brass metal
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Religious Items
Materials
Metal
H 2 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saint Catherine
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of Saint Catherine and Agnus Dei. It is made of metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Materials
Metal
H 2 in W 1 in D 0.25 in
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 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
H 3.38 in W 1.5 in D 0.63 in
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
H 4 in W 2.13 in D 0.5 in
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
H 5.13 in W 2.75 in D 0.75 in
Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant w. Relics of Saints Holy Rosary
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains relics of Saint. It is made of metal. Its 1 3/4" high (with hanger
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Religious Items
Materials
Metal
H 1.75 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Catacombs of Rome
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome and some of Saints. It is made of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Materials
Metal
H 2 in W 0.88 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Relics of Agnus Dei and Antonius
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of Saint Antonius and Agnus Dei. It is made of metal. Its 1
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Religious Items
Materials
Metal
H 1.75 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saint Don Bosco
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of Saint Don Bosco and Agnus Dei. It is made of metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Materials
Metal
H 2 in W 1 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saint Pater Pio
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
H 2 in W 1 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Catacombs of Rome
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. Its 1 3/4
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Religious Items
Materials
Metal
H 1.75 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Catacombs of Rome
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. It's 1 3/4
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Religious Items
Materials
Metal
H 1.5 in W 0.88 in D 0.25 in
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Catacombs of Rome
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. Its 1 3/4
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Materials
Metal
H 1.5 in W 1 in D 0.25 in
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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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