Flemish Small Terracotta Statue in Wooden Reliquary with Decorated Doors

The Greek version of his legend made Alexius the only son of Euphemianus, a wealthy Christian Roman of the senatorial class. Alexius fled his arranged marriage to follow his holy voc...

This realistic handcrafted leather covered Monkey has a very nice age patina and would constitute a beautiful Natural History piece in every type of design envirronement. The skin de...

Armadillos ("little armoured ones" in Spanish) are New World placental mammals characterized by a leathery armour shell and long, sharp claws for digging. They have short legs but ca...

These backrests were exclusively used by Dignitaries of the Mongo people in DRC. The diamond design on the seat can also be found on the Kuba tissues called "Velours du Kasai.".

Saint Erasmus or Saint Elmo (Antioch, ca. 240 – Formia, 303) was an Italian bishop and patron saint of the sailors. His attribute was the capstan, a winch on which the anchor chains were rolled up. He died as a martyr for his faith, and his bones were transferred to Gaeta in the 9th century, where they are kept in the cathedral to this day. The electric phenomenon of Saint Elmus fire is named after Saint Erasmus and the 16th C humanist Desiderius Erasmus. Little is known with certainty about Saint Erasmus' life. However, many legends may have been passed on orally until the - no older writings are known with certainty. His birthplace was in present-day Syria. However, the persecution of Christians under Emperor Diocletian forced him to flee to Mount Lebanon...

The rocking horse was made in the first half of the 20th century in the United Kingdom. The ears and the reigns are in light brown leather. The main and the tail of the horse are mad...

An early antique Continental reliquary cabinet offers deeply carved oak construction with central foliate column having square display with acanthus ...

18th century French terracotta statue with Madonna and child.

An Italian Rococo sarcophagus-shaped wooden chest of bombé rectangular form with richly carved gilt decoration on a distressed ebonized ground. The hinged pagoda top lid is skillfull...

An Italian 19th century painted reliquary. This reliquary features a gilded and carved angel face on the door. The sides are flanked with and lions faces with ring pulls. The general...

This antique reliquary contains relics of Saints. It is hand made of metal and wood. Perfect as a pendant for a rosary. This is a 3rd class relic. For a better understanding, Relics ...

This pair of silvered wooden reliquaries are from France, circa 1750. The backs are still preserved by wax seals, indicating that the relics were never removed. Each reliquary has...