{"product_id":"antique-russian-orthodox-devotional-reliquary-with-handcrafted-goldwork-marian-icon-19th-century","title":"Antique Russian Orthodox Devotional Reliquary with Handcrafted Goldwork \u0026 Marian Icon – 19th Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rare antique Russian devotional reliquary featuring a central image of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Child, surrounded by intricate handcrafted goldwork, delicate paper filigree, beads, and floral ornamentation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oval composition is mounted on an aged textile ground and richly decorated with fine metallic threads, twisted gold-tone wire, small beads and ornamental elements. The central Marian image is framed by a deep green beaded border, while an aged devotional inscription is preserved beneath the decorative bow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sides retain their original aged paper decoration with printed text, adding to the historical character of this remarkable piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is covered with an old silver-coloured protective backing. The object shows genuine signs of age, including surface wear, discoloration, losses to some decorative elements and areas of aged textile and paper. These imperfections are consistent with its antique character and should be considered part of the piece's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 8 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 6–6.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth: approximately 2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century, possibly late 19th \/ early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russia \/ Russian devotional tradition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e textile, paper, metallic thread, wirework, glass or stone beads and devotional print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and highly unusual piece for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eRussian religious art, antique devotional objects, reliquaries and ecclesiastical history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacra Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58630746800463,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/5556\/3855\/files\/photo_2026-08-31_19-32-26.jpg?v=1788265206","url":"https:\/\/sacrarelics.com\/products\/antique-russian-orthodox-devotional-reliquary-with-handcrafted-goldwork-marian-icon-19th-century","provider":"Sacra Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}