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Antic reliquary relic S. Charles Borromeo Archbishop of Milan Cardinal
Measure: 1.1 x 1.2 inches
Charles Borromeo founded theConfraternity of Christian Doctrineand was a leading figure of theCounter-Reformationtogether withIgnatius of LoyolaandPhilip Neri. In that role, he was responsible for significant reforms in the Catholic Church, including the founding ofseminariesfor the education of priests. He was canonized in 1610 and hisfeast dayis 4 November.Ancient and rare oval-shaped bronze relic with fine workmanship. Relic from the 1800th. On the back there is a cardinal seal and intact silk threads.
Rare object belonging to a private collection.
Provenance: Rome, Italy
Period: 1800th
Per rules this item contains no human remains and is a devotional item.
Declaration: policy prohibits the sale of human remains and requires a disclosure of what the relics are:these relics are clothes or vestibus or wood,which are allowed by policy. They are sacred and devotional relics of the Church.
The relic is in an exceptional antique condition with some signs of age that adding haunting beauty, dignity and majesty.
Please be concerned that you are buying an old item so, it is ordinary that there will be some imperfections, normal signs of age and wear , which in my opinion only add to its beauty. The pictures are integral part of the description!
