Large Reliquary with Relic of St. Peter Apostle
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This is a nice large Gothic reliquary containing the relic of 'St. Peter the Apostle' as shown. (earth crucifi - Holy Earth/Soil from the burial tomb). "Saint Peter also known as Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, Cephas, or Peter the Apostle, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and one of the first leaders of the early Church. According to Christian tradition, Peter was crucified in Rome under Emperor Nero." The reliquary is all solid brass. The large antique Italian filigree theca is marked 800 silver. Polished and lacquered. It measures 15 1/2" tall.
Condition
Antique
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Large Reliquary with Relic of St. Peter Apostle
Estimate $650 - $1,000
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