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Saints Nicholas, Francis of Assisi, Francis of Paola and Jerome Reliquary Monstrance
Saints Nicholas, Francis of Assisi, Francis of Paola and Jerome Reliquary Monstrance
Exceptional reliquary in the form of a small monstrance, containing multiple relics associated with major saints: Saint Nicholas (bishop), Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Francis of Paola, and Saint Jerome, Doctor of the Church.
The central theca is set within an ornate gilt structure, richly decorated and topped with a cross. The piece is finely crafted and finished with gold leaf gilding, enhancing its liturgical presence and devotional character.
This type of reliquary was intended for display on an altar or within a devotional setting, emphasizing the veneration of multiple saints in a single sacred object.