Monstrance Gilt Bronze Angel Annunciation Lamb Apocalypse Lunula Silver 19th

Large monstrance or monstrance in gilded bronze (with 2 patinas), base with claw feet chiseled with the Mystic Lamb of the Apocalypse (with the 7 Seals) and the Hebrew Tetragrammaton, shaft formed by the Angel of the Annunciation, the finger pointing towards the radiant glory surrounded by cherubs' heads and surmounted by a cross, solid silver lunula, in its case, from the 19th century. This monstrance is in good condition and is of exceptional quality. The lunula is in silver (goldsmith Jean Brigaud). Please note: tiny dirt, micro-scratches and wear of time, look carefully at the photos. * The Book of the Seven Seals, or Book of the Seven Seals, is a major theme of the book of Revelation, which concludes the books of the Bible. The Mystic Lamb slaughtered, representing Christ and his sacrifice on the cross, is generally represented lying on the Book of the Seven Seals. ** Gabriel is one of the two angels, with Michael, mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. In the Book of Daniel, which is part of the Old Testament, he explains to the prophet Daniel his vision of the ram and the goat, then he states the prophecy of the 70 weeks. In the New Testament, he announces to Zechariah that his wife Elizabeth will have a son whom he will call John, then he announces the birth of Jesus to the Virgin Mary: this is the Annunciation. Dimensions Diameter lunula 5.3 cm / view lunula 5.5 cm Case dimensions: height 73 cm / width 39 cm Height 68 cm / angel 24 cm Width at the spokes 35 cm Gross weight lunula 38gr Base 21 cm x 16 cm Reference: D50 418 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com