Suite of 17th Century Italian Reliquaries – Wax-Sealed Glass Fronts with Gilt Metal & Parchment Labels, c. 1650

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This remarkable suite of fifteen 17th-century Italian reliquaries dates to circa 1650 and offers an extraordinary glimpse into Baroque devotional practice . Each metal-framed, glass-front reliquary is wax-sealed and inset with sacred fabric fragments , delicately arranged amid gilt metal ornamentation and accompanied by handwritten ink-on-parchment labels identifying the relics. Rich in historical, spiritual, and artistic value , the collection is a rare surviving ensemble of Catholic religious artifacts from the mid-17th century. An exceptional acquisition for collectors of ecclesiastical art, Italian Baroque , or institutions dedicated to preserving sacred heritage and devotional craftsmanship . Dimensions: 20.25in. Height x 17.25in. Width Materials: Metal, gilding, parchment, ink, silk Place of Origin: Mid 17th Century Period: Italy

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