Beautiful antique relic I purchased in Italy circa early 1800's. Sadly I don't have any back story. It is a gorgeous piece made with paper, metal threads and silk. The angel in the center with the cross has paper pieces that extend outward from the center. Two are missing and I am unable to read what is written on the other pieces. However, this makes for a beatiful frame around the center. The background of this piece is red paper. The exterior is covered in metal thread to accent the inner relic and the back is blue silk with metal thread letters however some is missing or are only partially there. While I can't identify the piece and neither could the relic dealer I purchased it from it is a gorgeous specimen of early 1800's workmanship. This relic measures 3.2" x 2.75" and is .5" deep.
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