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Antique Agnus Dei Devotional Object – Catholic Paasnagel

A charming antique Catholic devotional object associated with the Agnus Dei tradition, preserved in its original handmade textile presentation. This unusual devotional piece combines a small religious plaque, an oval medal depicting the Virgin Mary and intricate textile decoration.

The rectangular devotional plaque is mounted on a rich red textile ground and surrounded by delicate gold-coloured threadwork. At the centre, a small oval devotional medal depicts the Virgin Mary, while a pale thread bow remains tied across the upper section, adding to the intimate handmade character of this historic religious object.

The reverse preserves its original printed identification label reading:

“AGNUS DEI
PAASNAGEL
H. CLARA
H. COLETA”

The Dutch term “Paasnagel”, meaning Easter nail, refers to a devotional object associated with the Passion of Christ and Easter traditions. The surviving original label makes this Catholic Agnus Dei devotional object particularly interesting for collectors of historic religious ephemera and traditional devotional items.

The piece is accompanied by its original small textile holder, which shows considerable age and handling. The red fabric, gold-coloured threads and aged paper label all contribute to the authentic historical character of this unusual antique Catholic devotional object.

Key Details

• Type: Antique Catholic devotional object associated with the Agnus Dei tradition
• Devotional association: Agnus Dei / Paasnagel
• Original label: “AGNUS DEI PAASNAGEL H. CLARA H. COLETA”
• Central image: Oval devotional medal depicting the Virgin Mary
• Materials: Textile, paper, metal and gold-coloured thread
• Approx. size: 4 × 3 cm
• Presentation: Original handmade textile holder
• Period: Antique / vintage, exact date unknown
• Origin: Possibly Continental European; exact origin unknown
• Condition: Original aged and unrestored condition

Condition

This vintage Catholic devotional object retains its original, unrestored character.

The textile shows age-related wear, discoloration and minor fraying. The gold-coloured threads are uneven in places, while the original paper label has naturally aged. The devotional plaque itself also displays signs of age and handling.