Ancient Tuscan tabernacle in lacquered and gilded wood, dating back to the second half of the 18th century.
Inside, the original lock with curtains and a satin door depicting a cross. Original in every part.
Dimensions: width 33 cm, depth 27 cm, height 33 cm.
The object presented is an ancient tabernacle in lacquered and gilded wood. In Catholic churches, it is a closed reliquary, usually placed on the altar, intended to contain the Eucharistic ciborium.
Here is some information about it:
the door of the tabernacle depicts a chalice containing a host, with central Eucharistic symbols.
The style and materials, particularly the polychrome and gilded wood, suggest that it may date back to the 18th century or earlier.
The object shows signs of wear and age, such as peeling paint and missing pieces of wood, which attest to its antiquity.