16th Century Reliquary Bust of the Blessed Virgin

A charming wooden reliquary bust in the form of the Virgin Mary, this will originally have been displayed in a French church and will make a wonderful decorative piece for those looking for a true antique which is now nearly 500 years old. - Beautifully carved features and fabric folds. - Oval recess to the front which would have contained a holy relic associated with the Blessed Virgin. - Reliquaries such as this were commonly used in churches during processions and to ornament altars, especially during important feasts. Date: 16th Century Material: Wood Origin: France