Monstrance Reliquary Of Saint Theodore – Circa 1700

Saint Theodore Tiron or Theodore of Amassé, Megalomartyr was a Roman soldier beheaded in 303 at Euchaita.
A beautiful ex-ossibus relic of this Saint is bagged in the center of a glass ampoule. It is surrounded by two episcopal wax seals. The said bulb is even encased by four fluted columns surmounted by figures in high relief of the Theological Virtues.
A set green stone is placed on the upper part of the relic. The whole crowned with a holy character is in bronze and silver-plated metal.
The circular base has an engraved decoration of the Holy Shroud and the instruments of the Passion and the ovoid knot is decorated with plants.
Italy, Very early 18th century period,
Dimensions of 37 x 12 cm
Good condition.