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19th-century French gilt bronze Bénitier
Reverent, artisanal Christ on the cross
Historical, religious, stunning shell basin
French, ornate snake-themed repoussé work
Age-worn, artisanal shell-shaped Bénitier
Elegant, historical religious holy water stoup
Antique, exquisite, gilt bronze Bénitier

19th-century French gilt bronze Bénitier w/ Christ on the cross 10¾"

SKU: 17217

US$1,846

A superb, gilt bronze "Bénitier" or stoup for holy water likely once at the entrance of a Roman Catholic church in France in the nineteenth century. The stunning repoussé backplate features Christ on the cross with angels above his head and the symbolic religious symbol of a snake below. The basin is formed in the shape of a shell.

Repoussé work is an artisan technique that is carried out by hammering the reverse side of the piece sometimes using a chisel to obtain a high-relief decoration. This beautiful piece would make a reverent statement adding a touch of religious history and French artisan craft to any space in your home. 

Condition and wear consistent with age and use.
Approx. overall 10¾" high x 4¼" wide x 3¼" deep
Approx. overall 27cm high x 11cm wide x 8cm deep

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