1527016

Antique Spanish Devotional Medallion #1527016

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Antique Spanish Devotional Medallion #1527016
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OLD 2 sided- Jewelry Pendant, Madonna & Child Amulet</em></td>
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Antique Spanish Devotional Medallion
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2 sided- Jewelry Pendant, Madonna & Child Amulet
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This very large devotional amulet was discovered Central Spain, a piece from a private collection of antique Spanish Relicuario. Also referred to as relicario, relicuario, reliquiario and reliquario, reliquiario, this piece dates from the mid to late 19th C. A large oval glass is edged in silvered metal frame. Between the two panes of glass, two hand painted oil paintings on paper. Both images depict the Madonna and Child. Each scene is steeped with symbolic references. Painted in a wonderful style, the works have a slightly primitive effect. Each beautifully composed using a rich pallet of colors.
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This medallion is the largest of the collection measuring approximately 3.25 inches tall (not including the ornate hanger) x 2.5" across.
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This handsome antique Spanish piece would have been carried or worn by a private person, as a devotional piece. The work may also have been hung on the wall from a chain or cord. Such pieces were treasured by their owners as religious souvenirs amulets and talismans. This piece is very decorative with wonderful coloration.<p>

The pendant is in wonderful condition for a piece of this age. It shows expected signs of age and gentle wear. It remains perfectly functional, ideal to string on a silver chain and wear as a striking piece of jewelry, or too displayed as a devotional work of art.

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<tr><td>Condition:very good- expected signs of age and gentle wear</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:c.1900</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Spanish</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:3.25</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:2.5</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Antique Spanish Devotional Medallion</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Painted on paper between glass- edged in silvered metal</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:2 Madonnas</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Europe- The Netherlands</td></tr>
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