RELIQUARY, VIRGIN MARY AND 6 SAINTS

Rare large reliquary in silvered bronze, with an interior carefully decorated with gold threads and radiant motifs in gold leaf, typical of late Baroque aesthetics. The whole is set against a red fabric background, creating a striking contrast that highlights the relics. This color, omnipresent in Christian liturgy, symbolizes the blood of Christ and His redemptive sacrifice.

Seven relics are arranged in a circle around a central element, each accompanied by a handwritten Latin label identifying the respective saints.

"S. Joseph Sp. V. M."
→ Saint Joseph, spouse of the Virgin Mary (Sp[onsus] V[irginis] M[ariæ])

"S. Mauri Ab."
→ Saint Maurus, Abbot

"S. Libertae V."
→ Saint Liberata, virgin and martyr (probably associated with the Benedictine order or the martyrs of Como)

"S. Philippi Ben."
→ Saint Philip Benizi, 13th-century Servite friar

"S. Cajet. Th.."
→ Saint Cajetan of Thiene, founder of the Theatines

"S. Pauli Ap."
→ Saint Paul the Apostle

"B. Mariæ V."
→ Blessed Virgin Mary (the Virgin Mary)

Good condition with original glass.

Unopened.

Ecclesiastical seal and silk threads present.

PERIOD: 18th century
DIMENSIONS: 6 cm x 5 cm
SIZE: 2.4" x 2"