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Amazing walnut carving of a reliquary bust of a saint wearing a laurel crown with an aperture in his chest.
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Amazing walnut carving of a reliquary bust of a saint wearing a laurel crown with an aperture in his chest.
French, early 18th century. A laurel wreath was a symbol of honor and victory but as a religious metaphor it represented the crown of immortality. People would leave requests and prayers in his chest opening.
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- Dimensions
- 17ʺW × 7ʺD × 25ʺH
- Styles
- Louis XV
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Early 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Walnut
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Very good condition . Consistent with age and wear. Very good condition . Consistent with age and wear. less
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