Paperolle Reliquary Gold Art

This gorgeous Italian piece is small but potently adds power and beauty to a room. Small reliquary frame with relics decorated with paperwork craft called Paperolle. surrounding a small crucifix. 18th or 19th century.Paperolle is an Artisanal technique which consists of winding narrow strips of paper to create various shapes and ornamental patterns. Paperolle is a very old technique used in the Middle Ages, in poor churches, to imitate filigree or gold or silver decorations. 1"D x 5.5"L x 7"H Paper and mixed media Gilded Frame