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Relic ostensorium
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Relic ostensorium

anonymous · c. 1500 - c. 1550 · filigree; silvering; gild; brass (alloy); glass

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

The foot has no flat rim, like the monstrances discussed here. The upper part consists of a case with glass on the front and back. The front is attached to a hinge and can be opened. The glass on the front is set in a mount consisting of a finely ribbed rim and a rim of acanthus leaves. The case is surrounded by seven scroll-like protrusions in which six-petaled roses are set, with a silvered leaf wreath and a gilded heart ball. In the case is placed on a stand a silver filigree pendant with a crown at the top and in the middle an oval glass pane. This part was added in the second half of the 17th century.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
reliquary
Credit lineReliek-ostensorium. c. 1500 - c. 1550. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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