Antique Catholic Reliquary Medal – Religious Sister Portrait & Preserved Relic | Vintage Devotional Pendant

A small and intriguing antique Catholic reliquary medal featuring the portrait of a religious sister beneath a transparent protective covering.

The reverse side contains a preserved devotional material/relic, giving the piece the characteristic appearance of an early Catholic reliquary pendant. The aged metal frame, patina and worn photographic image give this tiny devotional object an authentic historical character.

The identity of the religious sister is not conclusively identified, so the piece is offered conservatively as an antique Catholic reliquary medal rather than attributed to a specific saint.

A beautiful and unusual collectible for those interested in Catholic devotional history, religious medals and antique reliquaries.

Details

• Type: Antique Catholic reliquary medal / devotional pendant
• Subject: Religious sister / nun
• Material: Aged metal frame with transparent protective covering
• Interior: Preserved devotional material visible beneath the covering
• Shape: Round
• Diameter: Approx. 1.7 cm
• Suspension: Original small loop
• Era: Antique / vintage, exact date unknown
• Condition: Aged patina, wear and discoloration consistent with age
• Saint identification: Not conclusively identified
• Relic status: Offered as a reliquary-style devotional object; authenticity and exact nature of the preserved material are not independently certified