Crucifix, VINTAGE CRUCIFIX CROSS RELIC RELIQUARY 6 SAINTS CHRISTIAN RELIC GERMAN

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Crucifix, VINTAGE CRUCIFIX CROSS RELIC RELIQUARY 6 SAINTS CHRISTIAN RELIC GERMANY Rare - Ebony - 19th century
Germany
Presenting a Vintage Reliquary INRI Crucifix Containing SIX RELICS of Saints, Martyrs, etc and Agnus Dei. It came from 'GERMANY' with engraved word at the hinged (please see photos) and made by Cistercian Nuns in Westphalia, Germany.
The crucifix is made of bright & sturdy stainless steel and inlaid with ebony wood on the front. Jesus and the 'INRI' banner appear to be made of plated brass. No part of it is made with iron, so it shouldn't rust.
The threaded pin or screw at the base can be removed which pops it open via some sort of spring mechanism in the hinges at the top. You can feel the tension when you close it.
The interior is lined with SIX relics that are somewhat sealed with the paper labels that distinguish them and an AGNUS DEI in the center and at the middle bottom.
The German paper caption shows exactly how they are named:
Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) relic at the intersection of the cross is slightly larger than the others
Hl. Theresia (St. Theresa)
Hl. Antonius (St. Anthony)
Hl Benediktus (St. Benedict)
Hl. Dominikus (St. Dominic)
Hl. Margaret (St. Margaret)
Agnus Dei
Hl. Anna (St. Anna)
Measurements:
Length: 10.2 cm (4.00 inches)
Width: 5.2 cm (2.00 inches)
Condition : Good Condition
Ruler is not included in sale
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