ITEM: N090903
SIZE: 24"
ELEMENTS: Antique German pocket shrine lined in purple velveteen, with metal St. Therese statuette, oxidized brass oval, wings, and cross; clear Swarovski crystal, vintage clear faceted glass rosary chain, hand wrought brass and steel components, red garnet.
Pocket shrines were originally created for portable use by soldiers and miners, they eventually gained mainstream popularity. This piece has a definite amulet feel, a spiritual and mythological essence to it.
SIZE: 24"
ELEMENTS: Antique German pocket shrine lined in purple velveteen, with metal St. Therese statuette, oxidized brass oval, wings, and cross; clear Swarovski crystal, vintage clear faceted glass rosary chain, hand wrought brass and steel components, red garnet.
Pocket shrines were originally created for portable use by soldiers and miners, they eventually gained mainstream popularity. This piece has a definite amulet feel, a spiritual and mythological essence to it.