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Antique Religious Polychrome Gilt Wood Cast Iron Tabernacle
About the Item
A scarce antique European religious polychromed gilt wood and cast iron mounted church altar tabernacle.
Hand-crafted in the 19th century, high-quality solid wood and cast iron construction, in polychrome painted finish, Empire style, sculptural architectural form having arch pediment with pelicans (in medieval Europe, the pelican was thought to be particularly attentive to her young, to the point of providing her own blood by wounding her own breast when no other food was available. As a result, the pelican became a symbol of the Passion of Jesus and of the Eucharist since about the 12th century), over fluted pilaster columns flanking a single cabinet door embellished with sunburst chalice, the door opening to the location the church would have stored the Eucharist and/or their most important religious relics.
Dimensions: (approx)
30" High, 17.75" Wide, 15.25" Deep
Ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a ecclesiastical decorative sculpture, centerpiece of a home shrine or pray worship room, chair side table, pedestal or plant stand, side cabinet.
Condition:
A superb museum quality example, in great original antique condition with beautifully aged warm distressed patina. Presents very well, retaining original antique character marks throughout. Wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses. Strong, sturdy, stable, and structurally sound.
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Depth: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)
- Style:Empire Revival (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Museum quality example, in great original antique condition w/beautifully aged warm distressed patina. Retaining original antique character marks throughout. Wear consistent w/age & use, including scattered losses. Sturdy, stable. Presents very well.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977234183862
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