19th-century Italian Ex-Voto Sacred Silver Heart (No. 101) Large Floral were typically made of buoyant

were typically made of buoyant cork or kapok encased in painted canvas

pink ochre

8" L x 8" W x 13" H

with each figure meticulously hand-crafted

8" W x 12

19th-century Italian Ex-Voto Sacred Silver Heart (No. 101) Large Floral were typically made of buoyantCrafted in silver plated tin and marked with the gilded GR monogram for Grazia Ricevuta (Grace Received), This ex voto sacred heart is a part of John Derian's collection of vintage & antique goods. A late 19th century Italian ex voto sacred heart, these hearts were traditionally offered in churches as a tangible expression of gratitude for prayers answered. See the full collection here. Details 4 W x 5" H Silver plated tin Italian sacred reliquary