Andrea Porzio, Andrea Porzio Italian solid silver ostensory reliquiarie

upper part of a ray-shaped ostensory, without a base.The ostensory is a liturgical object used for the Eucharist. The ray type is characterised by a crown of rays around the central theca to symbolise the divine light emanating from the body of Christ, placed in the centre of the theca. The rays, in this case, are alternating long and shorter ones, with central flames, creating a dynamic effect. Around the theca, winged cherubs' heads emerge from the rays and flames.Hallmarked with the Palermo “bulla" mark featuring a high-flying eagle in use from 1715 to 1825, with the “DSM68” mark of Consul Don Gioachino Carraffa, and the mark of the Palermo silversmith Andrea Porzio. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.

Height x width x depth: 31 x 25 x 6 cm. Total gross weight: 910 g.