Reliquary - Alloy - 1800-1850 - From the sponge of Our Lord Jesus Christ,
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Selected by Clément Floch
Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.
Estimate € 1,300 - € 1,600
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Description from the seller
Reliquary of the Sponge of Christ's Passion
Reliquary in gilded alloy, Italian 19th-century work.
The architected, fully openwork mount features a rich Baroque decorative program of relief angels, scrolls, and foliage, organized around a central theca. The whole rests on four scroll-footed feet and is surmounted by a cross, punctuated by red and green glass cabochons, lending remarkable polychromy to the gilded decor.
The central theca contains a fragment accompanied by its handwritten titulus « Spongia D.N.J.C. », for Spongia Domini Nostri Jesu Christi, i.e. “Sponge of Our Lord Jesus Christ.” It is a relic traditionally attributed to the Sponge of the Passion, the one which, according to the Gospels, was dipped in vinegar and presented to Christ on the Cross.
On the reverse, the theca retains its ecclesiastical seal in red wax, still in place.
Very beautiful example of an Italian Baroque reliquary, remarkable for the richness of its mount, its abundant angelic ornament, and the quality of its workmanship.
Worn and small ancient alterations in keeping with age and use.
The photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complete its presentation. They allow you to appreciate its condition and features. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
The object will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number, to guarantee fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
In accordance with canon law (can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns only the reliquary as a sacred art object. The relics it contains are not the subject of the transaction, but are included gratuitously 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 TranslateReliquary of the Sponge of Christ's Passion
Reliquary in gilded alloy, Italian 19th-century work.
The architected, fully openwork mount features a rich Baroque decorative program of relief angels, scrolls, and foliage, organized around a central theca. The whole rests on four scroll-footed feet and is surmounted by a cross, punctuated by red and green glass cabochons, lending remarkable polychromy to the gilded decor.
The central theca contains a fragment accompanied by its handwritten titulus « Spongia D.N.J.C. », for Spongia Domini Nostri Jesu Christi, i.e. “Sponge of Our Lord Jesus Christ.” It is a relic traditionally attributed to the Sponge of the Passion, the one which, according to the Gospels, was dipped in vinegar and presented to Christ on the Cross.
On the reverse, the theca retains its ecclesiastical seal in red wax, still in place.
Very beautiful example of an Italian Baroque reliquary, remarkable for the richness of its mount, its abundant angelic ornament, and the quality of its workmanship.
Worn and small ancient alterations in keeping with age and use.
The photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complete its presentation. They allow you to appreciate its condition and features. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
The object will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number, to guarantee fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
In accordance with canon law (can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns only the reliquary as a sacred art object. The relics it contains are not the subject of the transaction, but are included gratuitously 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
0 g
Title additional information
From the sponge of Our Lord Jesus Christ,
Number of objects
1
Material
Alloy
Country of origin
Italy
Height
10 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Depth
1 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1800-1850
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