Masonic Coat of Arms in Marble of Istria.
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Spectacular and very rare Masonic Emblem in Istrian marble, worked and sculpted by hand, depicting the IHS Trigram, surmounted by a cross and surrounded by a sun. Dating back to the mid-1700s it comes from Venice (Masonic lodge founded in 1746) and was placed in a wall of a room of the places where the meetings and ceremonies among the Masons took place. This writing has possessed over time various interpretations, the best known was "Iesus Hominum Salvator" or "Jesus, Savior of the human race". This Trigram has always been associated with the image of the sun and with pagan and Masonic seals. The trigram I.H.S. it was promoted and disseminated by Bernardo da Chiaravalle and Bernardino da Siena. The idolatrous use was denounced by many believers and the "pope" Martin V he thought of "solving the case" by adding a small cross above the letter H. Lot more unique than rare, sporadic availability, to emphasize the patina of marble, exclusive. You can easily hang on the wall. Small in size, well proportioned and of low weight. It is in excellent condition, intact. It will be shipped with wooden case. Cheap, safe and traceable shipping worldwide.
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Masonic Coat of Arms in Marble of Istria.
Estimate $2,000 - $2,500
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