Brass Reliquary with Floral Ornament and Red Relic Compartment, 11.75 in (30 cm)

This 11.75 in (30 cm) brass reliquary is a distinctive liturgical vessel for the dignified storage and display of holy relics during solemn church celebrations. Made from a durable brass casting, it has a refined gold finish, an elegant form, and rich ornamentation that gives it a majestic, sacred character.

Brass Reliquary: Floral Ornament and Red Relic Compartment

Decorative floral elements create a harmonious, radiant composition around the central relic compartment. Carefully developed leaf motifs and ornamental details give the entire piece lightness, artistry, and a distinguished presence. The gold surface reflects light beautifully, emphasizing the beauty of the details and the reliquary’s solemn character.

At the center is a relic compartment with a red background that effectively displays the relics placed inside. The contrast between the deep red and gold gives the piece an exceptionally dignified appearance and underscores the significance of the Church’s sacred relics with great dignity.

Material, Finish, Base and Dimensions

The reliquary is set on a stable, contoured base that ensures proper display and safe use. Thanks to its harmonious proportions and careful workmanship, it presents beautifully on an altar, in a chapel, in a sacristy, and in places intended for the public veneration of relics.

Material: brass casting
Finish: glossy gold
Height: 11.75 in (30 cm)
Width: 7.75 in (20 cm)
Relic compartment diameter: 3 in (7.5 cm)
Relic compartment depth: 0.75 in (2 cm)
Decorations: rich floral ornamentation
Central element: relic compartment with a red background
Form: elegant, majestic, and distinguished
Character: sacred and solemn, with rich ornamentation
Construction: durable and carefully finished

Liturgical Use, Church Settings and Gift Occasions

The reliquary is intended for storing and publicly displaying holy relics during Holy Mass, devotions, indulgence observances, processions, and other church ceremonies. Thanks to its rich ornamentation and elegant form, it emphasizes the respect and veneration due to the relics while also highlighting the beauty of the liturgical space.

It is also a distinctive furnishing element for churches and parishes, as well as an elegant gift for a priest, pastor, or vicar. The reliquary can serve as a memento of important religious events, a token of appreciation for pastoral service, or a gift marking an anniversary or another sacramental celebration.