This is a beautiful, rare 18th-century relic representing St. Barbara. This piece was part of a collection of 13 pieces. It is a stunning piece—a superb devotional shrine of St Barbara. is a popular saint, perhaps best known as the patron saint of armorers, artillerymen, military engineers, miners, and others who work with explosives. This relic measures 5.8" wide x 7.7" high and 1" deep. Many different materials were used in making this piece, including gilded paper, metal, glass, an antique book, paper, and other materials.
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