Reliquary - Marble - 1850-1900 - sealed altar stone
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Selected by Clément Floch
Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.
Estimate € 1,200 - € 1,500
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Description from the seller
White marble altar consecration slab with reliquary cavity and sealed relic - France or Papal States, 19th century
Liturgy plaque in veined white marble, engraved with the date 1893 and adorned with five finely relief-carved consecration crosses. This type of stone was traditionally integrated into a consecrated altar, the five crosses recalling the five wounds of Christ and the anointing points made during the dedication rite.
The lower part presents a cavity intended to receive the relics prescribed during the consecration of the altar, sealed by a red wax ecclesiastical seal. The seal, though showing normal wear, is still in place and constitutes an important element of authenticity.
Dimensions: 40 cm x 40 cm
Condition: Beautiful liturgical wear, slightly scratched surface, a few old chips, very nice mineral patina
The photos are an integral part of the object description and complete its presentation. They allow you to appreciate its condition and features. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
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In accordance with canon law (c. 1190 §1), this sale concerns only the reliquary as a sacred art object. The reliquaries it contains are not the subject of the transaction, but are included for their historical and cultural value.
Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
Translated by Google TranslateWhite marble altar consecration slab with reliquary cavity and sealed relic - France or Papal States, 19th century
Liturgy plaque in veined white marble, engraved with the date 1893 and adorned with five finely relief-carved consecration crosses. This type of stone was traditionally integrated into a consecrated altar, the five crosses recalling the five wounds of Christ and the anointing points made during the dedication rite.
The lower part presents a cavity intended to receive the relics prescribed during the consecration of the altar, sealed by a red wax ecclesiastical seal. The seal, though showing normal wear, is still in place and constitutes an important element of authenticity.
Dimensions: 40 cm x 40 cm
Condition: Beautiful liturgical wear, slightly scratched surface, a few old chips, very nice mineral patina
The photos are an integral part of the object description and complete its presentation. They allow you to appreciate its condition and features. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
In accordance with canon law (c. 1190 §1), this sale concerns only the reliquary as a sacred art object. The reliquaries it contains are not the subject of the transaction, but are included for their historical and cultural value.
Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
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Era
1400-1900
Weight
10 kg
Title additional information
sealed altar stone
Number of objects
1
Material
Marble
Country of origin
France
Height
40 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
4 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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