{"product_id":"antique-agnus-dei-reliquary-saint-clare-saint-colette-original-devotional-case","title":"Antique Agnus Dei Reliquary | Saint Clare \u0026 Saint Colette | Original Devotional Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA charming antique Catholic devotional object associated with the Agnus Dei tradition, preserved in its original handmade textile presentation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unusual piece consists of a small rectangular devotional plaque mounted on a rich red textile ground and decorated with intricate gold-coloured threadwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre is a small oval devotional medal depicting the Virgin Mary, surrounded by delicate woven and embroidered decoration. A small bow of pale thread remains tied across the upper section, adding to the intimate, handmade character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse preserves an original printed identification label reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“AGNUS DEI\u003cbr\u003ePAASNAGEL\u003cbr\u003eH. CLARA\u003cbr\u003eH. COLETA”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term \u003cstrong\u003e“Paasnagel”\u003c\/strong\u003e is Dutch for \u003cem\u003eEaster nail\u003c\/em\u003e, referring to a devotional object associated with the Passion and Easter traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is accompanied by its original small protective textile holder, which shows considerable age and handling. The red material, gold-coloured threads and paper label have all developed the natural character of an old devotional object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts unusual construction and surviving original label make it a particularly interesting addition to a collection of Catholic devotional objects, Agnus Dei items and historic religious ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✦ Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Catholic devotional \/ reliquary object\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevotional association:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agnus Dei\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\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textile, paper, metal and gold-coloured thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. size of devotional piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 × 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original 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 condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✦ Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece retains its original, unrestored character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textile shows age-related wear, discoloration and minor fraying. The gold-coloured threads are uneven in places and the paper label has naturally aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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\/photo_2026-09-02_20-20-35.jpg?v=1788369967","url":"https:\/\/sacrarelics.com\/products\/antique-agnus-dei-reliquary-saint-clare-saint-colette-original-devotional-case","provider":"Sacra Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}