Rare heart-shaped reliquary pendant (or Ex-voto) made of gilded brass, decorated on its main side with the radiant Sacred Heart, pierced by a cross and surrounded by vegetation evoking the crown of thorns. The reverse features a finely engraved floral decoration. Its large openwork flame, fitted with a suspension ring, reinforces the expressive character of this object of popular devotion.
✦ Provenance: France ✦ Estimated period: 19th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm ✦ Material: Patinated brass ✦ Attachment: Suspension ring on the back ✦ Condition: good used condition, with old patina, traces of oxidation, light marks and wear due to age, and localized loss of patina; functional hinge.
An antique Sacred Heart reliquary or ex-voto, particularly decorative, ideal for a collection of religious art or a cabinet of curiosities.
