{"product_id":"antique-saint-anthony-of-padua-devotional-medal-franciscan-saint-with-lily-catholic-relief","title":"Antique Saint Anthony of Padua Devotional Medal | Franciscan Saint with Lily | Catholic Relief","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful antique Catholic devotional medal depicting Saint Anthony of Padua in a finely detailed raised relief.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Anthony is represented in his traditional Franciscan habit, holding the \u003cstrong\u003eInfant Jesus and a lily\u003c\/strong\u003e, two of the most recognizable attributes associated with the saint. The lily traditionally symbolizes purity, while the Christ Child recalls the celebrated vision associated with Saint Anthony. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is surrounded by an elaborate ornamental composition of scrolling forms and cloud-like decoration. Traces of warm gilt finish remain across the raised details, contrasting beautifully with the aged silver-tone surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is particularly interesting: remnants of an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal textile element\u003c\/strong\u003e remain attached to the back of the piece, adding an unusual tactile and historical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its substantial size and richly modelled relief, this is an especially attractive devotional object for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Anthony of Padua, Franciscan history, Catholic medals and antique religious art\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint Anthony of Padua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infant Jesus and lily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catholic devotional medal \/ religious plaque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-tone metal with traces of gilt finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised \/ cast relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 cm\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\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged condition with natural patina, surface wear and areas of loss to the original finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original textile remnants preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe identification as \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Anthony of Padua\u003c\/strong\u003e is based on the traditional iconography of the Franciscan habit, Infant Jesus and lily.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacra Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58654670029135,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/5556\/3855\/files\/photo_2026-09-03_12-18-16.jpg?v=1788427805","url":"https:\/\/sacrarelics.com\/products\/antique-saint-anthony-of-padua-devotional-medal-franciscan-saint-with-lily-catholic-relief","provider":"Sacra Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}