Reliquary with Cross-Shaped Design

This gilded brass reliquary is an elegant, symbolic piece of liturgical equipment for the dignified storage and display of relics during services and church celebrations.

Liturgical use of the reliquary

Its liturgical use also includes communal prayer and private veneration of the saints. It is intended for display on an altar, in a chapel or sacristy, or in a place designated for the veneration of relics.

With its gilded finish, solid construction, and handcrafted workmanship, it is a dignified element of the furnishings of a church, chapel, sacristy, or space designated for the veneration of relics.

Cross-shaped symbolism and gilded finish

The form refers to the cross, emphasizing the sacred character of the object and its intended use in spaces of prayer, the veneration of the saints, and liturgical celebrations.

At the center is a round luna with a diameter of 3 in (7.6 cm), intended to hold the relic. The decorative setting around the luna and the radiating decorative finish give the whole piece a stately, ceremonial appearance. The gilded surface reflects light beautifully, while contrasting decorative elements emphasize the reliquary's elegant form.

Dimensions, material, and workmanship

The piece is handcrafted, with careful finishing, attention to detail, and a unique artisanal character. Its stable base, measuring 4.5 in (11.5 cm) in diameter, provides secure placement. At a height of 10.75 in (27 cm), the reliquary presents well on an altar, in a chapel, sacristy, or place designated for the veneration of relics.

• Material: gilded brass.
• Workmanship: handcrafted product.
• Height: 10.75 in (27 cm).
• Width: 7 in (18 cm).
• Luna diameter: 3 in (7.6 cm).
• Base diameter: 4.5 in (11.5 cm).
• Weight: 1.98 lb (0.9 kg).
• Form: a freestanding, cross-shaped reliquary.
• Character: elegant, sacred, and distinguished.