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An elegant reliquary in carved and gilded wood, its central medallion holds a relic of Saint Dominic. The relic is probably of Dominic de Guzman, who died in 1221 and founded the Order of Friars Preachers, i.e. the Dominicans.
On the back are two Vatican seals protecting access to the reliquary.
An Italian work from the late 18th or early 19th century.
Dimensions 25 cm by 17 cm
Good condition - small crack to the wood
Ref: 727LBCXN07