Pewter Box With Holy Oils From 1691

Pewter Box With Holy Oils From 1691
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Casket with a pyramidal lid, in pewter, with Holy Oils, rectangular in shape. It contains three covered containers of cylindrical shape also in pewter, containing the holy oils necessary for the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and ordination and that intended for the sick and dying.

The containers are called "chrémeau" in reference to "chrême", an oil mixed with balsam.
This box is dated 1691, with a handwritten note: FASTINNE

Good condition, but missing part of the interior plate, as well as the cross on one of the bulbs.
Dimensions of 11.6 cm by 9.1 cm. Height of 11cm.
Bulb height: 7 cm

Ref: 1SHWCKMEOE

Style Other style (Religious objects of Other style Style)
Period 17th century (Religious objects 17th century)
Country of origin France
Length (cm) 12
Width (cm) 9
Height (cm) 11
Shipping Time Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days
Location 69270, fontaines sur Saone, France
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