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A rectangular reliquary casket made of cream-coloured lacque…
See original version (French)
154
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A rectangular reliquary casket made of cream-coloured lacque…
See original version (French)
Estimate €150 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
A rectangular reliquary casket made of cream-coloured lacquered wood with gold-coloured accents; the front features an oval glass-paned opening through which one can view the relics of the following saints: Saint Francis de Sales, Saint Jeanne de Chantal, Saint Idunet, Saint Zénon, Saint Velaïs, Saint Eutrope, Saint Peter of Luxembourg, Saint Patronien, Saint Guethennec…
The back of the box slides open to reveal a compartment formerly sealed with wax seals, containing a certificate stamped by the Diocese of Quimper and Léon.
French work, second half of the 19th century.
15.5 x 22.5 x 17.5 cm.
(crack, minor damage and losses).
See original version (French)
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Ref. : 0021517 - 15
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