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18th Century Italian Hand Carved Baroque Giltwood Reliquary

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18th century reliquary from northern Italy. Giltwood, polychromed and looks to be hand carved from one piece of wood. Mortised thru the base. A reliquary was used to house a religious relic possibly from a saint or a holy remnant. Could be hair or bone from a saint or martyr, or even dust, pebbles from a Biblical site. This particular piece was brought back by a soldier who purchased it after WW2. It remained in the family until i purchased it. Its in very good condition with normal chips to the giltwood finish, very minor considering its age.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1750
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Looks to have been regilt at some points in its life.
  • Seller Location:
    Port Jervis, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU958644529322

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