{"product_id":"exvoto-mariano-antiguo-corazon-de-devocion-abrible-en-metal-dorado-francia-probable-siglo-xix","title":"Antique Marian ex-voto, gilded heart of devotion, likely France, 19th century","description":"\u003cp\u003eOpenable Marian devotional heart in gilt metal, likely French and dating to circa 1870-1900. It features a hollow body formed by two hinged valves, a large flaming finial, and a twisted cord border. One of its sides is finely engraved with the crowned Virgin and Child, framed by floral motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt belongs to the tradition of \"cœurs de dévotion,\" or Marian devotional hearts, which spread throughout France during the 19th century. These pieces could be used for private devotion, hung in chapels or shrines, and, depending on the context, function as ex-votos. Their interior could hold handwritten prayers, vows, small religious mementos, or relics. It retains its opening mechanism and the rear suspension ring, making it of particular interest to collectors of antique religious objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Second half of the 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Marian devotional \/ Historicist\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Likely France\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCirca: 1880-1900\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Gilt metal\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStamps\/Hallmarks: Not observable\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAcid test: Metal tested; silver ruled out\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 9.7 cm x 4.8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 31.74 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: These items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections characteristic of their age and use. Examine the photos carefully. We offer an accurate description; if you need to confirm a detail, please write to us before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LABIZARRESUSU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58594627289419,"sku":"LOTE3902","price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/0294\/2539\/files\/Prueba_Edicion_Magica_9ba246a4-a165-4abe-818b-eff932af9726.png?v=1790338948","url":"https:\/\/28cce6-3.myshopify.com\/products\/exvoto-mariano-antiguo-corazon-de-devocion-abrible-en-metal-dorado-francia-probable-siglo-xix","provider":"LaBizarreSusu ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}