XIX French antique religious tabernacle door
Antique French tabernacle door with chalice and snake
(SOLD)
France XIX century. A wood carved and gilded tabernacle door with it’s original working key. Depicting a chalice standing on a snake
surrounded by flora, the cross and a little plaque: JHS, the first three letters of the Greek word for Jezus.
The gilding is little worn and in good condition. A small touch up on the points of two
branches lower right side. Very minor.
The chalice and snake are very well done.
Dim: 54 x 29 x 6 cm / weight: 2,45 kg
Material:
Wood goldleaf
Origin:
France
Era:
XIX century
Condition:
Good
Height:
54 cm
Width:
29 cm
Depth:
6 cm