Cruciform Reliquary

Medieval Crusader's reliquary cross with niello inlay ca. 900 - 1100 AD Medieval, Crusaders Period cruciform reliquary (double cross) pendant with integral loop; religious engravings. Bronze Obtained

18th-19th century AD. A group of two substantial devotional pendants comprising: one cruciform reliquary pendant face, with loop below, central nimbate figure with additional winged or nimbate figure

Ca. 800-1000 AD A cast-bronze reliquary cross pendant composed of two cruciform plaques that fit together, a hinged mechanism to the top and bottom, and a loop for suspension. One face displays crucif

Ca. 900-1000 AD. Silver chain, 80 cm long, with a two-part reliquary cross which shows traces of gilding. The construction and imagery of the front reveal Byzantine influence. Centrally, a stylised Ch

Ca. 1200 AD or later. A magnificent silver-gilt reliquary cross that captures the beauty and symbolism of medieval Christianity. This cross pendant is composed of two cruciform plaques that fit togeth

10th-12th century AD. A mixed group of bronze reliquary pendant crosses comprising: two with Corpus Christi and nimbate figure to the reverse; one with cruciform monogram and to the reverse '* IA?IAOE

20th century A.D. A Byzantine style cruciform pendant with suspension loop to top arm; bifacial engraving depicting saints, fish and geometric panels; after the antique. 135 grams, 10.7 cm (4 1/4 in.)

(pair) Decorative Italianate reliquaries, 20th c., gesso over wood, remnants of gilt finish, cruciform with foliate scrolls, antiqued mirror plate, on a molded base, approx 18.25"h, 11.75"w, 5"d; 6lbs

Antique polychrome wood reliquary-style bust; of a saint in gilt-patterned robe, one hand raised in gesture and the other holding a book; on a cruciform base with ovoid aperture; Provenance: From the

10th-13th century AD. A silver enkolpion reliquary cross pendant with hinged suspension loop, two cruciform hinged panels with void between; one face inscribed 'NH*KA' and 'IC*XC', the other with a cr

The Kota used reliquary guardian figures to protect and identify the revered bones of family ancestors. The Kota believed that the relics of important men and women retain power after death, providing

Fang Byeri Female Reliquary Guardian. Carved wood, feather and beads. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York; Rago, Lambertville, Oct. 19, 2018, Lot 131. Size: 18.5' x 6'' x 5'' (47 x 15 x 13

In the style of a 13th century reliquary. Reliquary measures 7.5 inches tall by six and seven eights inches long by 3.5 inches deep

Wood carved guardian figure ("mbulu ngulu") with brass overlay created by the Kota people of Gabon to stand watch over ancestral relics. Measures 25" x 18" (at the widest point) and is in very good co

A large reliquary crucifix with 12 sealed theca, True Cross, Saint Peter Apostle and Jacobus Major Apostle, and more. All theca with their respective documents signed and dated by Bishop 'Henricus

A Rare Find! This is a nice ornate relic shrine with the 1st class relic of St. Anne, Mother of The Blessed Virgin Mary. The relic shrine is made in brass, polished and lacquered. It measures 7 1/2" h

A very old Bakota Reliquary guardian sculpture with openwork diamond shape body, slender neck, large flattened head with projections adorned with brass wire. There is a primitive face incised into the

Gilded copper bound wood reliquary Chasse, mounted with cabochon gems and saints. Possibly 19th century, Medieval revival. Measures: 5 1/2" H x 7" W x 3 1/4" D.

Continental Silver St. Felicia Reliquary Bust Spanish; set with round, oval and square cut semi-precious gemstones; provenance: purchased from Anthony Scornavacco in St Paul, MN Condition: Very Good,

light wood, metal, animal skin, These busts were used in rituals of the "bwiti" initiation society as part of the ancestor cult "mombe". They were placed in baskets containing human bones and magical

Pair of Italian Baroque Carved and Painted Wood Reliquary Busts 17th century, comprised of a male and female bust, the male likely Saint Philip Neri, each with a glass-covered, gilt-framed aperture, t

"Saint". Carved, polychromed and gilded wooden reliquary bust. Castilian School. Renaissance. 16th century. The door which guards the relic on the back is preserved. 62 x 42 x 25 cm

35 Ex-Segy Kota Reliquary Figure Kota, Gabun H 35 cm. Bakota Mbulu Ngulu reliquary figure, Gabon, carved of wood and covered with sheets of copper and brass. Fan-shaped head with embellishments, wrapp

Carved, gilded and polychromed wooden reliquary with “estofado” technique. Spanish School. 17th century. In the lower part of the plinth the name of a previous owner is handwritten: "Soy d