

French Antique Hand Carved Fig Wood Wall Hanging Reliquary, 4 Saint Relics
An incredible French antique reliquary made of hand carved fig wood marrow. This nun's work dates from the Napoleon III era, around the 1870's. The decor features a cross surrounding by the thorn crown near a dove, the Holy Spirit. The bottom is decorated by a bunch of flowers. There, you can see the relics of the four saints:
There, you can see the relics of the four saints:
1. St. Jane Francis de Chantal
2. St. Francis de Sales
3. St. Therese of Liseiux
4. St. Margaret Mary
1. St. Jane Francis de Chantal
2. St. Francis de Sales
3. St. Therese of Liseiux
4. St. Margaret Mary
The carving is georgous.
On the back, you can read on a sticker: "This little work of art is made of fig marrow. Fabric which wrapped the bones of Saint F de Sales, St De Chantal, St Therese and Blessed Mary".
Please take a close look at the photos. Nice antique condition with some normal signs of ages. This rare devotional item is a small treasure, a true museum piece.
Height: 7 1/16" (18cm)
Width: 5 15/16" (15cm)
Weight: 120g
On the back, you can read on a sticker: "This little work of art is made of fig marrow. Fabric which wrapped the bones of Saint F de Sales, St De Chantal, St Therese and Blessed Mary".
Please take a close look at the photos. Nice antique condition with some normal signs of ages. This rare devotional item is a small treasure, a true museum piece.
Height: 7 1/16" (18cm)
Width: 5 15/16" (15cm)
Weight: 120g



