Russian White Metal Reliquary
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Description
Russia, 17th to 18th century CE. This is a white metal -- possibly silver -- reliquary on a chain with intricate carved detials and a scene of two apostles and Christ on a throne, all reading from books and scrolls. Reliquaries were used to hold small relics, like saints' bones or pieces of the True Cross; smaller ones like this may have also been made to hold soil from pilgrimage sites. This probably belonged to a religious individual and may have been passed down through a family. Size: 9.3" L x 2" W (23.6 cm x 5.1 cm).
Provenance: Ex-Estate of M. Reiniger, Chicago, IL.
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#111593
Provenance: Ex-Estate of M. Reiniger, Chicago, IL.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#111593
Condition
Some tarnish; lid is slightly stuck open; artwork clear.
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Russian White Metal Reliquary
Estimate $400 - $600
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