RELIQUARY IN GOLDEN WOOD WITH GOLD LEAF - 18th CENTURY.
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Reliquary in gilded wood with gold leaf. At the base is carved, on a red lacquered background, the monogram of Christ, also known as Chi Rho (Chrismon or Chrisma), it is a graphic sign generated by the combination of letters of the Greek alphabet, which form an abbreviation of the name of Jesus. it is traditionally used as a Christian symbol and is one of the main Christograms. Richly carved with leaf motifs and garlands. The state of conservation is quite good, given the age. Some drops of gilding (visible in the photos). I think that at the top he carried a small cross, now missing. It bears traces of wax both on the front and on the back. M.