Reliquary Of Saint Alexander Decorated With Cherubs - 18th Century

Our Monstrance is made of richly carved wood. It houses in its central medallion, an ex-ossibus relic of Saint Alexander, Martyr. Which relic is surrounded by a montage of golden threads in the shape of Glory. The structure of this monstrance has symmetrical decorations decorated with six putti in a rockery and plant decoration.

Our Holy man is not alone, he is accompanied in four small medallions decorated with an elegant montage of trimmings, beads and other pearls, relics of: Saint Andrew, Apostle Saint Margaret V.M Clothing of Saint Hedwig Saint Constantiae VM

A remarkable Italian work from the beginning of the 18th century.
Good condition, note regluing, small gaps and reinforcement on the back.
Dimensions of 62 cm by 32 and 12 cm deep.