Monumental Antique French Catholic Christianity Tridentine Latin Mass Brass Framed Altar Card

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This is a stunning ornate Tridentine Latin Mass Altar Card that would have been centrally placed on the altar during … Read more This is a stunning ornate Tridentine Latin Mass Altar Card that would have been centrally placed on the altar during the Mass for the most important part of the consecration. The frame is solid brass metal with beautiful high relief decorative corners. The altar card lists the consecration prayers in the language of Latin and has been beautifully ornamented with script lettering, scroll borders and a large central illustration. Stamped "Mason Bouasse-Lebel" Paris in lower left corner.

Measures 24.75 inches wide, 17.5 inches high and 1 inch deep. Weighs a hefty 15 pounds. The card is framed under glass. Good condition, signs of age-related wear to frame. Please review photos for further assessment. Ready to be used again for religious purposes or be displayed as art. Only this one framed card is available.

A rare quality piece likely made for a large church or chapel. This altar card came from a private collection along with other religious objects, check out our listings. See less