Rare French Convent Reliquary with Agnus Dei & Saints' Relics in Embroidered Metallic Thread Case, c. 1780–1825 kiln-fired enamel necessaire Double aperture etui

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The decanter holds approximately 2 full servings of wine or water and these were used as individual place settings for fine dining

viewed a little like through a tiny telescope or magnifying glass)

which feels custom tailored for me

sewing treasures

Rare French Convent Reliquary with Agnus Dei & Saints' Relics in Embroidered Metallic Thread Case, c. 1780–1825 kiln-fired enamel necessaire Double aperture etuiHandcrafted within the quiet walls of a French convent, this extraordinary devotional reliquary survives as a poignant testament to centuries of Catholic faith and remarkable needlework. Fashioned upon a silk foundation and measuring only four inches in height, the reliquary is centered by a domed glazed compartment preserving an Agnus Dei wax devotional together with relic labels identifying several saints, including St. Benedict, all arranged