Large Vintage Italian Sterling Silver 925 Deposizione Pace Table Sculpture, Bologna, 1980s

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This vintage silver religious sculpture depicts a large deposizione pace, crafted as an altar piece, chapel decoration, or central cabinet … Read more This vintage silver religious sculpture depicts a large deposizione pace, crafted as an altar piece, chapel decoration, or central cabinet centerpiece. Handcrafted in bologna, emilia romagna, italy during the 1980s to 1990s by master atelier argento artistico in sterling silver 925, it depicts the solemn scene of christ being lowered from the cross.

in italian catholic liturgical tradition, a pace or pax paxboard is an altar instrument presented to clergy and worshipers to receive the kiss of peace during the mass. This sculptural interpretation highlights late twentieth century bolognese silver art with dramatic figures and classical drapery.

carrying official hallmarks including the 925 sterling silver purity stamp, the argento artistico brand signature, and the bologna silversmith code, this monumental piece weighs 397.27 g. The weight is provided as secondary informative context, as the true value of this museum quality piece resides in its intrinsic artistic and spiritual craftsmanship.

key details:

material: sterling silver 925/000

silversmith: argento artistico bologna

period: 1980s to 1990s

weight note: 14.01 oz / 397.27 g (indicative weight, valued for artistic merit)

liturgical function: italian devotional pace paxboard depicting the descent from the cross

hallmarks: stamped 925 with argento artistico logo and bologna silversmith code

origin: bologna, emilia romagna, italy

measurements: h 22.0 cm x w 15.8 cm x d 7.5 cm

additional benefits:

important bolognese master silversmith production by argento artistico

large scale devotional pace in solid sterling silver

highly detailed sculptural rendering of the deposition

full official purity, brand, and regional hallmarks

exceptional vintage display condition
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