Relic of Saint Stanislaus Kostka and three other saints in the form of a medallion.
Metal casing, oval. Glazed. In the center , on the fabric are placed the remains of four saints: Stanislaus, John de Goto, James and Paul, with a paper band with the name of the saint under each. The whole is complemented by filigree decorations. Access to the relics is from the back. The relic insert is protected by parchment (?), and a string that goes around the edge of the metal case, preventing access to the contents. A wax seal with a seal imprint completes the whole. There is a stamped illegible signature on the lid. The case measures 8.5 x 6 x 1 cm. Very nice, decorative item in very good condition.
Stanislaw Kostka (born October 28, 1550 in Rostkow, died August 15, 1568 in Rome) was a Polish Jesuit, one of the patron saints of Poland.
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