Jun 3, 2025
devotional stone, vagina-type in-yo-seki (yin-yang stone)
Japan (via tatami_antiques | instagram)
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devotional stone, vagina-type in-yo-seki (yin-yang stone)
Japan (via tatami_antiques | instagram)
Halo, circa 1801-1900.
Description: A Virgin's halo or circular diadem made of embossed tin from the early 19th century, lavishly decorated with a central circle occupied by a rosette surrounded by acanthus leaves. Surrounding the central circle are thirteen star-shaped beams of light, one of which is lost, alternating with plant motifs.
Sorolla Museum
Winged female figure with a duck in her hand, terracotta, early 5th century BCE
Paolo Orsi Archaeological Museum, Syracuse, Sicily
Photo by Charles Reeza
Ducks symbolized steadiness, loyalty, and enduring relationships.
Immaculate Conception - San Lorenzo Maggiore, Naples
photo by Charles Reeza
16th century Neapolitan reliquary of carved and gilded wood
Photo by Charles Reeza - Museo dell'Opera Santa Chiara, Naples
Diptych Shrine with Scenes of the Crucifixion, Nativity, Coronation of the Virgin, and Adoration of the Magi, Ivory, made in France c. 1350-75
Toledo Museum of Art
Joy of the Holy Ribs by Francesco Bulgarello - gilded silver with diamonds and rubies - mid 18th century
According to Christian mythology, while Jesus Christ was dying on the cross, a Roman centurion pierced his side with a lance. This . . . item . . . represents the puncture wound between the “Holy Ribs.”
Diocesan Museum of Palermo, Sicily
Photo by Charles Reeza
Diptych Shrine with Scenes from the Passion of Christ, Ivory, made in France c. 1350-80 - Toledo Museum of Art