Antique Madonna and Child Devotional Pendant | Ornate Catholic Religious Medal | Gilt Relief
A charming antique Catholic devotional pendant depicting the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child in an elaborate ornamental setting.
The finely detailed relief presents the Madonna and Child surrounded by an elaborate floral and decorative composition. Traces of warm gilt finish remain across the raised details, contrasting beautifully with the aged silver-tone surface.
The reverse retains an unusual textile element beneath the metalwork, adding to the character and historical interest of this small devotional object.
The composition has a distinctly traditional Catholic devotional character, with the Virgin and Child presented in a richly ornamented, almost shrine-like form.
A beautiful piece for collectors of Catholic devotional art, antique religious medals, Marian objects and historic Christian jewellery.
Details
- Subject: Madonna and Child
- Type: Devotional pendant / religious ornament
- Material: Silver-tone metal, with traces of gilt finish
- Decoration: Raised relief with floral and ornamental motifs
- Reverse: Original textile element visible beneath the metalwork
- Approx. height: 4 cm
- Approx. width: 2.8 cm
- Period: Antique/vintage; exact date unknown
- Condition: Aged condition with natural patina, surface wear and loss of some original finish
Important Note
The specific Marian title or sanctuary represented by the image has not been established. The object is described according to its visible iconography and construction.
The textile element on the reverse is preserved as part of the object, but its material, purpose and provenance cannot be independently established.
This is offered as a historical Catholic devotional object, not as a verified saint's relic.