Capsule-reliquary („ex Ossibus“) Of The Holy Opportune Benedictine Abbess, France Late 19th Century

Capsule-reliquary („ex Ossibus“) Of The Holy Opportune Benedictine Abbess, France Late 19th Century-photo-3

Capsule-reliquary („ex Ossibus“) Of The Holy Opportune Benedictine Abbess, France Late 19th Century-photo-4

Object description :

"Capsule-reliquary („ex Ossibus“) Of The Holy Opportune Benedictine Abbess, France Late 19th Century"

Decorative Reliquary Capsule (4.5 x 3.5 cm) "Ste Opportune" with neo-baroque decoration in gilded brass, embossed, openwork and set with small transparent glass cabochons (one missing). She was a Benedictine abbess (+770). On the reverse: Episcopal seal in red wax under cover. Manufactured in France around 1860-1880. Good condition.

Price: 400 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Good condition

Material: Brass
Width: 5,5 cm
Height: 8,5 cm
Depth: 1,5 cm

Reference: 1468219