Probably South German, circa 1590, Reliquary. Photo Sotheby's. inscribed: F.P.D.A. ANO 90 and SVSPICE CAELVM ET INTVERE ET CONTEMPLA RE AETHERA. IOB. XXXV. on the base and: SECTER ANRARA, STIBUR CIA MAR, S. SVB CIO MAR to the frames around the receptacles;...

The Elizabeth Reliquary The base of the reliquary is an ancient agate bowl. It was originally a drinking vessel, used at Roman and Byzantine banquets. In the eleventh century the bowl was decorated with a wide border of gold, inset with gemstones dating...

A rare reliquary head of a cleric. Venetia, 16th ct. photo Nagel Auktionen Bronze, Lost-wax casting. Chiseled, fire gilded and polished. H. 13,5/29 cm. Estimate 8 000 € Nagel Auktionen. February 16th 2012. www.auction.de