Antique Religious Polychrome Gilt Wood & Cast Iron Church Tabernacle Cabinet

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A scarce antique European religious polychromed gilt wood and cast iron mounted church altar tabernacle.

Hand-crafted in the 19th century, … Read more A scarce antique European religious polychromed gilt wood and cast iron mounted church altar tabernacle.

Hand-crafted in the 19th century, high-quality solid wood and cast iron construction in the original polychrome painted finish, sculptural architectural form having arch pediment with pelicans (in medieval Europe, the pelican was thought to be particularly attentive to her young, to the point of providing her own blood by wounding her own breast when no other food was available. As a result, the pelican became a symbol of the Passion of Jesus and of the Eucharist since about the 12th century), over fluted pilaster columns flanking single cabinet door with sunburst chalice, the door opening to reveal the location the church would have stored the sacred Eucharist and/or most important religious relics.

Dimensions: (approx)
30" High, 17.75" Wide, 15.25" Deep

Ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a liturgical cabinet - tabernacle in a modern church, ecclesiastical decorative sculpture, centerpiece of your home shrine or prayer worship room, or repurposed as a side table, pedestal or plant stand, side cabinet, and more.

Condition:
A superb museum quality example, in great original antique condition with beautifully aged warm distressed patina. Presents very well, retaining original antique character marks throughout. Wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses. Strong, sturdy, stable, and structurally sound. See less