Charming heart-shaped box in gilded brass, opening on a hinge and surmounted by a radiant flame. Its lid bears the Marian monogram combining the letter M with a cross, a symbol of Mary at the foot of the Cross. This popular devotional object could hold a small holy image, a relic, or a communion souvenir.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: 19th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm ✦ Material: Gilded brass ✦ Fastening: Suspension ring on the back ✦ Condition: Very good used condition, with old patina, traces of oxidation, and small signs of age; functional clasp and hinge.
Marian devotional object with particularly elegant iconography, ideal for a collection of religious art or a cabinet of curiosities.
