{"product_id":"antique-agnus-dei-catholic-devotional-paasnagel","title":"Antique Agnus Dei Reliquary | Saint Clare \u0026 Saint Colette | Original Devotional Case","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAntique Agnus Dei Devotional Object – Catholic Paasnagel\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA charming \u003cstrong\u003eantique Catholic devotional object associated with the Agnus Dei tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe rectangular devotional plaque is mounted on a rich red textile ground and surrounded by delicate \u003cstrong\u003egold-coloured threadwork\u003c\/strong\u003e. At the centre, a small oval devotional medal depicts the \u003cstrong\u003eVirgin Mary\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a pale thread bow remains tied across the upper section, adding to the intimate handmade character of this historic religious object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe reverse preserves its original printed identification label reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“AGNUS DEI\u003cbr\u003ePAASNAGEL\u003cbr\u003eH. CLARA\u003cbr\u003eH. COLETA”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Dutch term \u003cstrong\u003e“Paasnagel”\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning \u003cem\u003eEaster nail\u003c\/em\u003e, refers to a devotional object associated with the Passion of Christ and Easter traditions. The surviving original label makes this \u003cstrong\u003eCatholic Agnus Dei devotional object\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly interesting for collectors of historic religious ephemera and traditional devotional items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe piece is accompanied by its original small \u003cstrong\u003etextile holder\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eantique Catholic devotional object\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Catholic devotional object associated with the Agnus Dei tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevotional association:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agnus Dei \/ Paasnagel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal label:\u003c\/strong\u003e “AGNUS DEI PAASNAGEL H. CLARA H. COLETA”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentral image:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval devotional medal depicting the Virgin Mary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textile, paper, metal and gold-coloured thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 × 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original handmade textile holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique \/ vintage, exact date unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Possibly Continental European; exact origin unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original aged and unrestored condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Catholic devotional object\u003c\/strong\u003e retains its original, unrestored character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacra Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58648019304783,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/5556\/3855\/files\/Antique_Catholic_Agnus_Dei_devotional_object_with_red_textile_holder.jpg?v=1789999391","url":"https:\/\/sacrarelics.com\/products\/antique-agnus-dei-catholic-devotional-paasnagel","provider":"Sacra Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}