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Paperolle* reliquary, with central decoration of an architectural altar framed with floral and plant motifs, in a round box enhanced with gilded motifs (friezes of foliage and small flowers), from the 19th century.
This reliquary is in good condition.
Please note: some small cracks on the box, slight wear on the gilding, wear from time on the paperolles, see photos.
A craft technique that involves rolling narrow strips of paper to create various ornamental shapes and patterns. Paperolle is a very old technique used in the Middle Ages in poor churches to imitate gold or silver filigree decorations. The creations were often reliquaries called paperolle reliquaries. Paperolle is a term derived from papier. It refers not only to the technique, but also to the paper creation. The term rolled paper is sometimes used as a synonym.
