Reliquary Shrine of Saint Barbara, Workshop of Louis Marcy, ca. 1880–1900 (14th–15th century style


Reliquary Shrine of Saint Barbara, ca. 1880–1900 (14th–15th century style), European, Silver, Silver-gilt, Overall: 14 13/16 x 11 7/16 x 5 13/16 in. ( x 29 x cm), Metalwork-Silver, Workshop of Louis Marcy (Luigi Parmeggiani) (Italian, 1860–1945) (?), This tower reliquary in the form of a Gothic church incorporates architectural styles of different periods. For this reason, and because it is not possible to access the relic inside, the shrine is thought to be a modern fabrication


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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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