Reliquary Paperolle Medallion Saint Herman Mater Dei Golden Frame XVIIIth

Reliquary in paperolle* with rich decoration of vegetal and floral motif, framing a central medallion dedicated to Saint Herman and the Virgin Mary (Mater Dei), in a gilded wooden frame, from the 18th century. This reliquary is in good general condition. A note: slight accidents on the frame, wear on the central medallion, some wear on the paperolles, see photos. *Paperolle: Artisanal technique that consists of rolling up narrow strips of paper to create various shapes and ornamental patterns. Paperolle is a very old technique that was used in the Middle Ages, in poor churches, to imitate gold or silver filigree decorations. The achievements were often reliquaries called quillwork reliquaries. Paperolle is a term derived from paper. It designates not only the technique, but also the realization in paper. The name rolled papers is sometimes used as a synonym. Frame: 18.5 cm x 14.5 cm Reference: D20 122 All the photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com