{"product_id":"antiquarian-reliquary-medallion-containing-an-early-wax-seal-fragment","title":"Antiquarian Reliquary Medallion Containing an Early Wax Seal Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntiquarian Reliquary Medallion Containing an Early Wax Seal Fragment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference to the Ring of Saint Louis – Saint-Denis Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare antiquarian reliquary-style medallion preserving an early wax fragment mounted within a circular wooden protective frame and accompanied by an original handwritten historical note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handwritten description refers to a rich gold ring decorated with fleurs-de-lis belonging to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouis IX of France\u003c\/strong\u003e, the revered medieval King of France who was later canonized as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Louis\u003c\/strong\u003e. According to the note, the ring was set with a large sapphire engraved with the image of the king and associated with the treasures of the royal abbey of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint-Denis\u003c\/strong\u003e, the historic burial site of the French monarchs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medallion contains a fragment of aged red wax bearing a cross motif, likely originating from an ecclesiastical seal or devotional object. The wax fragment is preserved inside a circular frame with suspension loop, suggesting it was intended for display in a cabinet of curiosities or an antiquarian collection during the 18th–19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircular wooden reliquary frame with suspension ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounted fragment of aged red wax seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal handwritten antiquarian note describing the object\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible cross motif on the wax fragment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLikely assembled as a collector’s relic or historical curiosity in the 18th–19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouis IX of France (1214–1270)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas one of the most celebrated monarchs of medieval France and was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1297. Objects connected with his reign and relic traditions were historically preserved at the royal abbey of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint-Denis\u003c\/strong\u003e, the burial place of the kings of France and one of the most important religious and royal treasuries in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 18th and 19th centuries, fragments of seals, relics, and antiquarian items associated with medieval France were often preserved in protective frames such as this example.\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood historical condition with expected age wear. The wax fragment shows natural cracking consistent with age. The handwritten note remains legible and intact. The frame and suspension loop display normal patina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacra Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58593129988431,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/5556\/3855\/files\/antiquarian-reliquary-medallion-containing-an-early-wax-seal-fragment-reference-to-the-ring-of-saint-louis-saint-denis-t-3044.jpg?v=1787927636","url":"https:\/\/sacrarelics.com\/products\/antiquarian-reliquary-medallion-containing-an-early-wax-seal-fragment","provider":"Sacra Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}