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Reliquary paperolle * dedicated to many Saints: S Epifani, S Ricart ?, Zenonis, Edesy, Vitalis, Gregory, Nazary, Sebastiani, Amane ?, Stephani, Laurens, Alexy, [missing label], Isidori, Felix, Celestin, Agricola, Vinceni, Celsi, in a gilt wood frame, early nineteenth century.
This reliquary is in good condition. Some labels are hard to read, one is missing.
A note: the bottom is dislocated in an angle down (see last photo), some accidents and wear of time, look at the photos
Artisanal technique of wrapping narrow strips of paper to create various forms and ornamental patterns. The paperolle is a very old technique used in the Middle Ages, in poor churches, to imitate gold or silver filigree decorations. The achievements were often reliquaries called reliquary paperolles. Paperolle is a term derived from paper. It designates not only the technique, but also the realization in paper. The term rolled papers is sometimes used as a synonym.
