Theca Reliquary Containing 7 First-Class Relics Of Vietnamese Saints In Case

Lot description

Religious gold-tone metal theca reliquary, housing (seven) first-class relics of Catholic missionaries or local converts, all martyrs of the Vicariate of Central Tonkin in modern-day Vietnam, comprising Vincent Yen Do, Peter Tu, Ignacio Delgado, Franc. Diaz., Augustine Moi Van Nguyen, Joseph Vien Dinh Dang, and Joseph Hien Quang Do, red wax seal with the issuing Catholic authority's coat of arms verso, inscribed date 1911 and numeral N248, further encased in a gilt metal display case, with hinged cover, theca: approx 2 5/8"l, 2"w, case: approx 2.5"h, 4 1/8"w, 3"d, 106 grams (inclusive of all materials) Provenance: from the extensive collection of a long-time contributor of relics, Catholic church goods, and liturgical antiques NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE