Reliquary - Baroque - Brass, Crystal, Textiles, Wood - Early 18th century

Very important, Italian, reliquary niche from Rome, from the late 17th or early 18th century. The last from a pair of Italian, twin reliquaries. Niche shaped case with three visible faces in lacquered wood, with worked and keyed ornaments in brass. Three crystals, all from origin, on each side except on the back where there is a seal with tape and four intact seals, each one in a corner, preserving the closing. Inside, there are up to ten first-class relics of several holy martyrs guarded. Reliquary of origin and in good conditions. Repair at the front. Fragile piece, although we will put all the care in its packaging and shipping, we cannot be held responsible for damages caused during the transportation due to a bad handling or accident by the transport agency and/or its associates in other countries. * Due to its fragility this piece is only sent by courier with signed delivery and within the EU.