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17th Century Sterling Silver Reliquary with Intact Wax Seal
$663.87
£502.90
€570
CA$919.71
A$1,031.51
CHF 540.19
MX$12,533.90
NOK 6,859.48
SEK 6,503.27
DKK 4,339.85
About the Item
A rare and sacred 17th-century sterling silver reliquary, exquisitely crafted and preserving relics of multiple unidentified saints. This devotional object reflects the spiritual intensity and refined silversmithing characteristic of European Baroque religious art. The relics are housed within a glass-fronted, oval-shaped case, surrounded by intricately worked sterling silver in a radiating, pierced starburst design.
What sets this piece apart is its exceptional state of preservation. The original ecclesiastical wax seal remains fully intact and unaltered, a critical element in verifying the authenticity and provenance of its sacred contents. The internal arrangement of relics is framed by delicate braided threads and labeled parchment bands, denoting reverence and careful handling by the original custodians.
Period: 17th Century
Origin: Likely Continental Europe
Material: Sterling silver, glass, relics, paper, thread
Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 1 cm (2.75 x 1.97 x 0.4 in)
Condition: Excellent; original wax seal intact, no visible tampering
Use: Private devotion or small chapel/oratory use
Style: Baroque ecclesiastical
An object of great spiritual and historical significance, this reliquary would be a distinguished addition to any collection of sacred art, a devotional museum, or a specialist in early Christian relics.
- Dimensions:Height: 2.76 in (7 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1650
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- Seller Location:Madrid, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5779244974142
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