Monstrance-reliquary High period - Early 16th century

Monstrance-reliquary High period - Early 16th century
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Our flamboyant Gothic reliquary-ostensoir dates from the late 15th or early 16th century (circa 1480 -1520). French or Flemish work.
A liturgical element of great finesse, made of gilded brass or copper, engraved and adorned with the meticulous architectural details typical of the Flamboyant Gothic style: arches, pinnacles, openwork turrets and chased decoration.
The central chamber, open on four sides, features a lunule holder, a stylized crescent moon, typical of medieval monstrances used to display a consecrated host or relic.
It should be noted that the term "monstrance" applied equally to monstrances and reliquaries. Hosts were simultaneously associated with a relic in their presentation. The distinction was not made until a century later.
The shaft rests on a large carved central node and a richly worked base, ensuring balance and stability.
Size 41 cm
Reference 713

Ref: 33XAHZ8PVQ

Style Renaissance style (Religious objects of Renaissance style Style)
Period 16th century and older (Religious objects 16th century and older)
Country of origin France
Height (cm) 41
Shipping Time Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days
Location 69270, fontaines sur Saone, France
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