{"product_id":"relique-vraie-croix-21","title":"SILVER RELIQUARY CONTAINING A RELIC OF THE TRUE CROSS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare small 19th-century silver reliquary with a glass front containing a relic of the True Cross.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis oval reliquary features a silver mount with a beaded border, surmounted by its original suspension loop. The glazed front protects the interior composition, which has remained in its original condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe background consists of red velvet upon which rests a cross made of white paperolles, enclosing a precious fragment of the \u003cstrong\u003eTrue Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e. The restrained composition draws full attention to the relic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is decorated with a relief depiction of the crucified Christ, accompanied by Mary Magdalene kneeling at the foot of the Cross beneath the rays of divine glory, evoking the scene of Calvary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood state of preservation.\u003cbr\u003eAntique glass.\u003cbr\u003eUnopened.\u003cbr\u003eEcclesiastical seal and silk threads present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERIOD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS: \u003c\/strong\u003e2 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRelics of the True Cross rank among the most prestigious relics in Christianity. According to tradition, they originate from the Cross upon which Christ was crucified, which was discovered in Jerusalem in the 4th century by Saint Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine. Small authenticated fragments were subsequently distributed to major churches and religious communities, where they became objects of exceptional veneration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cross-shaped decoration enclosing the relic directly recalls the instrument of the Passion and naturally draws the eye toward the sacred fragment. The red velvet background evokes Christ’s sacrifice, while the silver mount emphasizes the precious nature of this devotional object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its silver mount, restrained decoration, and preserved original elements, this reliquary is a remarkable example of 19th-century devotional art dedicated to the veneration of the True Cross.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RELICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56937641836870,"sku":"988","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/4986\/6987\/files\/SILVER-RELIQUARY-CONTAINING-A-RELIC-OF-THE-TRUE-CROSS-RELICS.jpg?v=1790864721","url":"https:\/\/relics.es\/en\/products\/silver-reliquary-containing-a-relic-of-the-true-cross","provider":"RELICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}