Antique Agnus Dei Devotional Wax Plaque | Hand-Bound Catholic Religious Object

A beautiful antique Catholic devotional object featuring a traditional Agnus Dei wax plaque, preserved within an intricate hand-bound textile setting.

At the centre is a small red wax devotional plaque bearing the original inscription “Agnus Dei” — Lamb of God.

The wax is surrounded by delicate golden thread, carefully woven through the edges to create an unusual and decorative frame. The combination of deep red wax and golden textile work gives this little devotional object a particularly striking appearance.

Small, tactile and clearly made to be handled and treasured, it reflects an older tradition of Catholic devotional objects in which wax, printed inscriptions and handwork were brought together for personal prayer and devotion.

The piece retains its original aged character, including variations in the wax surface, wear to the paper inscription and loose or uneven areas of the surrounding thread.

Its modest size makes it an especially intimate devotional collectible — a small object with a distinctly traditional Catholic character.

✦ Details

• Type: Agnus Dei devotional object / wax devotional plaque
• Inscription: “Agnus Dei”
• Material: Wax, paper and golden textile thread
• Colour: Deep red, gold and aged cream
• Approx. dimensions: 3 × 2.5 cm
• Period: Antique / vintage, exact date unknown
• Origin: Unknown
• Condition: Original aged condition

✦ Condition

The piece has not been artificially restored and retains visible signs of age and handling.

There are natural imperfections to the wax, ageing to the paper label and some irregularities/loose fibres in the golden thread.

The wax is delicate and should be handled carefully. Please do not bend or attempt to remove the surrounding thread.