Rare French Convent Reliquary with Agnus Dei & Saints' Relics in Embroidered Metallic Thread Case, c. 1780–1825 kiln-fired enamel necessaire the depictions of animals and

the depictions of animals and use of animal products were quite prominent at the time

this one has stood the test of time

It was soon followed by the next big thing: an emulsion on glass

my extra large photos show I did not do much to clean it

You see the mask of a devil hanging there at doorframe's top

Rare French Convent Reliquary with Agnus Dei & Saints' Relics in Embroidered Metallic Thread Case, c. 1780–1825 kiln-fired enamel necessaire the depictions of animals andHandcrafted within the quiet walls of a French convent, this extraordinary devotional reliquary survives as a poignant testament to centuries of Catholic faith and remarkable needlework. Fashioned upon a silk foundation and measuring only four inches in height, the reliquary is centered by a domed glazed compartment preserving an Agnus Dei wax devotional together with relic labels identifying several saints, including St. Benedict, all arranged