Reliquary - Bronze, Gilded cartouche, Glass - 20th century - Saint Andrew the Apostle

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Description from the seller

Ancient relic with a bronze case, embellished with a gilded cartouche bearing the details of the relic and decorated with silver filaments, characteristic of the sacred art of the period.
On the back, there is the episcopal seal.

Inside it is a fragment of the garments belonging to Saint Andrew the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, brother of Saint Peter, the first among the apostles to be called by Christ, and an tireless herald of the Gospel until his martyrdom on the decussated cross, a distinctive symbol of his faith.

The item for sale will be carefully packed by a specialized company.


Cloth relics, no human remains.
This item is offered solely for its historical, cultural, or decorative value. No religious significance is claimed, implied, or endorsed.


Ancient relic with a bronze case, embellished with a gilded cartouche bearing the details of the relic and decorated with silver filaments, characteristic of the sacred art of the period.
On the back, there is the episcopal seal.

Inside it is a fragment of the garments belonging to Saint Andrew the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, brother of Saint Peter, the first among the apostles to be called by Christ, and an tireless herald of the Gospel until his martyrdom on the decussated cross, a distinctive symbol of his faith.

The item for sale will be carefully packed by a specialized company.


Cloth relics, no human remains.
This item is offered solely for its historical, cultural, or decorative value. No religious significance is claimed, implied, or endorsed.


Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Saint Andrew the Apostle
Material
Gilded cartouche, Bronze, Glass
Country of Origin
Italy
Height
5 cm
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
1 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated Period
20th century
ItalyVerified
4038
Objects sold
100%
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