Heart-shaped enameled grave plaque

Antique heart-shaped enameled sheet metal funeral plaque, dedicated to Julien, who passed away on January 2, 1945, at the age of 42. The black letters contrast with the white background and are accompanied by the phrases "Ici repose" (Here lies) and "Regrets," as well as a small stylized flame. Three mounting holes indicate its original attachment to a grave or funeral cross.

✦ Period: 1945
✦ Origin: inscriptions in French
✦ Dimensions: approximately 20 x 21 cm
✦ Material: enameled sheet metal
✦ Condition: enamel chip on the left side, with exposed metal and oxidation; chips along the edges and at the bottom point. Inscriptions are clearly legible.

An antique enameled funeral heart with a marked patina, for a collection of funerary art or a cabinet of curiosities.