Description:

Western Europe, Germany, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A stunning reliquary frame made from velvet and leather, surrounding a three dimensional cloth, paper, and beaded applique of the Virgin Mary; Latin motto "Monstra Te Esse Matrem" over a semi-opaque 3 gauze petals containing bone fragments, which may be the relics of 3 saints: St. Prosperi, St. Fidelis, and St. Romani. This antique reliquary is mounted under glass in a modern gilt frame with an open backing to view the reliquary's verso; a printed silk panel with German text and chained Samson. Size of reliquary: 8.3" L x 7.75" W (21.1 cm x 19.7 cm); gilt frame: 13.75" L x 12.6" W (34.9 cm x 32 cm)

Provenance: private Rancho Mirage, California, USA collection, by inheritance in 2020; ex-Dr. TDR Berreth, California, USA, acquired before 1982

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  • Condition: Some fraying and losses to velvet surface. Wear to textile appliques, but in overall great condition. Reliquary is framed in modern times with open window to view verso. Tear and wear to leather verso of reliquary and staining to silk panel.

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