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18th Century Pastiglia Decorated Baroque Bible Box

About the Item

This truly exceptional 18th century bible box, formed as a book and profusely decorated in pastiglia throughout, in silver and gold gilt, at it's centre the gilt Lamb of God, the pine body stained in a time worn crimson. The quality of this piece is absolutely incredible, and would almost certainly have been for the keeping of the bible within a Catholic church, or possibly was commissioned by an extremely wealthy parishioner. 40.5cm height, 28cm Width, 8.5cm Depth Probably German, late 17th/early 18th Century. Wear, and loses throughout.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.95 in (40.5 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Gesso,Pine,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Germany
  • Period:
    Early 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1700's
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. time worn patina and losses throughout but structurally sound.
  • Seller Location:
    Hastings, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: bible box1stDibs: LU3311341646752

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