Handcrafted Gilded Brass Reliquary, 11.5 in (29 cm)

Made of gilded brass, this reliquary is an elegant and dignified piece of liturgical furnishing intended for the respectful preservation and display of relics. Its ornate form, refined luster, and decorative details emphasize the object's distinctive character and sacred purpose.

Reliquary design and symbolism

At its center is a circular lunula measuring 1.5 in (3.6 cm) in diameter, intended to hold relics. The decorative setting surrounding it forms a striking, radiant composition that gives the entire piece a solemn, dignified appearance. The cross finial and thorn-crown motif further emphasize the reliquary's Christological dimension and profound religious symbolism.

The reliquary is handcrafted, with careful finishing, precise detailing, and a unique artisanal character. Its stable base supports an appropriate display, while its height of 11.5 in (29 cm) allows it to present well on an altar, in a chapel, a sacristy, or a place intended for prayer and veneration of relics.

Materials, dimensions and liturgical use

• Material: gilded brass.
• Construction: handcrafted product.
• Height: 11.5 in (29 cm).
• Width: 6.25 in (16 cm).
• Lunula diameter: 1.5 in (3.6 cm).
• Base diameter: 5 in (13 cm).
• Weight: 1.76 lb (0.8 kg).
• Finial: cross with a thorn-crown motif.
• Character: elegant, sacred, and richly decorated.

Liturgical use: The reliquary is intended for preserving and displaying relics during devotions, church celebrations, adoration, and private or communal prayer. Thanks to its solid construction, gilded finish, and rich symbolism, it serves as a dignified part of the furnishings of a church, chapel, or sacristy, as well as a space dedicated to the veneration of relics.