VINTAGE RELIC RELIQUARY CRUCIFIX 12 SAINTS RELIC EBONY WOOD GERMANY RARE

Description

Presenting a Vintage Reliquary INRI Crucifix Containing TWELVE RELICS of Saints, Martyrs, etc and Agnus Dei. It came from 'GERMANY' and made by Cistercian Nuns in Westphalia, Germany
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The crucifix is made of sturdy stainless steel and inlaid with ebony wood on the front. Jesus and the 'INRI' banner appear to be made of plated brass. No part of it is made with iron, so it shouldn't rust.
The threaded pin or screw at the base can be removed which pops it open via some sort of spring mechanism in the hinges at the top. You can feel the tension when you close it
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The back has a beautiful embossed art of the passion relics of Jesus Christ. Look at the photos for reference.
The interior is lined with TWELVE relics that are somewhat sealed with the paper labels that distinguish them and an AGNUS DEI in the center. There is ornamental gold colored enamel, paper rolls and stone that surround the relics.
I'm not 100% positive what each relic is from.
The paper caption shows exactly how they are named:
Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) relic at the intersection of the cross is slightly larger than the others
St. Vicenti
St. Pacifici
St. Aurelia
St. Constancia
St. Prudentiana
St. Severinae
St. Marcus
St. Stanislao
St. Celsus
St. Cassi
St. Innocenti
St. Venusti
Measurements:
Length: 9.5 cm (3.75 inches)
Width: 4.5 cm (1.77 inches)
Condition : Good Condition
Exterior is very good with only minor cosmetic imperfections like faint surface nicks & scuffs.
Please inspect the photos first.
Shipped FREE via USPS with appropriate care.