Large Antique Italian Baroque Silver Leaf Religious Altar Reliquary Bust Carving

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Italy, late 18th century, church altar reliquary, hand carved solid wood, gesso, and silver leaf, in Baroque taste, finely detailed … Read more Italy, late 18th century, church altar reliquary, hand carved solid wood, gesso, and silver leaf, in Baroque taste, finely detailed figural bust form, with hollowed central relic compartment and glass display window with gold giltwood shield form frame, raised on integral socle plinth base.

Dimensions: (approx)
29" Tall, 15" Wide, 6.5" Deep



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