Antique Reliquary - Stone - 1920-1930 - Antique Catholic Portable

Offered for auction is an authentic antique Roman Catholic portable altar stone (Altare Portatile or Mensula), crafted from solid white-veined marble and accompanied by its original fitted black textile carrying pouch.
In traditional Catholic liturgy (prior to the Second Vatican Council), a consecrated altar stone was strictly required for the celebration of the Holy Mass. When priests traveled, served as military chaplains, or celebrated Mass in private chapels without a fixed consecrated altar, a portable altar stone like this one was placed upon the table under the altar cloths. According to canon law, such stones were consecrated by a Bishop and traditionally contained a small sealed cavity (sepulcrum) housing relics of martyrs, often marked with five engraved crosses representing the five wounds of Christ.
Specifications & Condition:
Dấu đầu dòng Material: Natural white marble with subtle grey veining, smooth honed finish, and slightly beveled edges. 
Dấu đầu dòng Accessories: Includes its tailored vintage black fabric sleeve/pouch for safe transport and storage
Important Notice for Bidders:
This lot is offered strictly as a historical, architectural, and religious collectible artifact. No human remains or first-class relics are being sold separately; the auction is solely for the antique marble altar stone and its protective pouch. 
A rare and meaningful piece of ecclesiastical history for collectors of religious art and liturgical antiques. Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking and insurance.