Gilded Brass Reliquary, 13 in (33 cm)

This gilded brass reliquary is an elegant, richly ornamented piece of liturgical equipment intended for the dignified storage and display of relics. Its decorative form, refined luster, and carefully finished details give it an exceptionally solemn and sacred character.

Reliquary and Its Round Luna

The central element is a round luna measuring 1.5 in (3.6 cm) in diameter, intended to hold a relic. The ornamental setting around the luna creates a harmonious composition that highlights the significance of the relic it holds and gives the piece a dignified appearance. Rich ornamentation and subtle red decorative accents complement the gilded surface, creating an elegant whole suited to sacred spaces.

Handcrafted Finish and Stable Base

The reliquary is handcrafted, with careful finishing, precise detailing, and a unique artisanal character. Its stable base provides secure placement, and its height of 13 in (33 cm) allows it to be displayed to advantage on an altar, in a chapel or sacristy, or in a place intended for the veneration of relics.

Dimensions and Liturgical Use

• Material: gilded brass.
• Craftsmanship: handcrafted.
• Height: 13 in (33 cm).
• Width: 7.5 in (19 cm).
• Luna diameter: 1.5 in (3.6 cm).
• Base diameter: 5 in (12.5 cm).
• Weight: 1.32 lb (0.6 kg).
• Form: decorative freestanding reliquary.
• Character: elegant, sacred, and richly ornamented.

Liturgical use: The reliquary is intended for storing and displaying relics during devotions, church celebrations, communal prayer, and private devotion to the saints. With its solid construction, gilded finish, and decorative form, it is a dignified addition to a church, chapel, sacristy, or space intended for the veneration of relics.