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Antique Hand Carved Gothic Church Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
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Stunning religious wall panel in thick relief with strong hook for easy mounting.
For the collectors of stunning antique church relics we are also offering this marvelously hand carved pelican sculpture for wall mounting. The character ascribed to the pelican in this context is nearly as fabulous as that of the phœnix. From a clumsy, gluttonous, piscivorous water-bird, it was by the growth of legends transformed into a mystic emblem of Christ, whom Dante terms "Nostro Pelicano". St. Hieronymus gives the story of the pelican restoring its young ones destroyed by serpents as an illustration of the destruction of man by the old Serpent, and his salvation by the blood of Christ. The pelican in Christian art is an emblem of Jesus Christ, by "whose blood we are healed" and it is also a symbol of charity. Many early painters and carvers mistakenly represented it more similar to an eagle (much like in this antique church relic), and not as a natural pelican which is why most people today still are a bit confused at first when this stunning hand carved, symbolic bird is called a pelican.
This striking and all hand carved, symbolic panel was originally part of a church or monastery communion rail and it is a real work of (religious) art. Everyone can immediately see the deeper, symbolic meaning of this sculptural church relic, but that is also because of the excellent quality in the details and also thanks to the perfect details of the carvings. Have you also noticed the marvelously hand-carved bird's nest, it too will keep drawing your attention to this finest quality, work of religious art wall plaque. This circular design and finest quality carved panel is in very good to excellent condition, it has the most beautiful patina and it will look great on your wall, no matter where you decide to have it on display. Have you also noticed the wonderfully detailed, wooden bow and ribbon sculpture with the rose and lily flowers at the bottom? They too are some of the best known symbols in Christianity and they too are carved to perfection. Thanks to the strong hook on the back (as shown in our images) this antique European church relic can easily and safely be hung on your wall where it can be enjoyed by you and by generations after you.
If you like this rare, excellent quality made and meaningful religious artifact as much as we do then you will love our price. Also, because perfect packing and worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days are complimentary.
Maximum height x width x depth: 23.2 x 20.5 x 3.8 inches.
We have a passion for the unique, for quality, for artistic and meaningful and for craftsmanship of years gone by. Your purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again).
- Dimensions:Height: 23.2 in (58.93 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Depth: 3.8 in (9.66 cm)
- Style:Gothic Revival (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900-20
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Please also read our item description.
- Seller Location:Lisse, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: Hw7244256-USfg Free shipping1stDibs: LU2341340497992
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