{"title":"Religious Artefacts","description":"\u003cp\u003eObjects touched by devotion, ritual, and belief. From reliquaries to religious iconography, these pieces carry the weight of faith and the patina of centuries — sacred in origin, extraordinary in presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"glass-eye-ball","title":"Papal Rosary Mother of Pearl","description":"\u003cp\u003ePapal Rosary. Mother of Pearl bedding.Fine Crucifix and Papal insignia  in Papal white. Highly unusual possibly blessed. Post War Catholic Revival .\u003c\/p\u003eA striking papal rosary with mother-of-pearl beads and fine crucifix, marked with papal insignia in crisp white. A rare post-war Catholic Revival piece, possibly blessed. The lustrous nacre catches light beautifully, lending an air of reverence to this unusual devotional object. A compelling addition to any collection of religious antiquities or ceremonial curiosities.","brand":"Dr Oddities Cabinet of Curiosities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318917542228,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/5246\/3700\/files\/IMG_6254.jpg?v=1784382570"},{"product_id":"bronze-cristo-morto-jesus-christ-statue","title":"Bronze Cristo Morto Jesus Christ Statue","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare fine cast bronze Cristo Morto depicting Christ in a moment of serene suffering and redemption. This exquisite sculpture captures the figure after his passion, with only delicate drops of blood marking the right side—a poignant representation of healing before the Resurrection. The artist's masterful rendering of the face cloth and deeply expressive features convey profound spiritual pathos. Originally designed to rest within a crystal casket, this piece showcases exceptional casting quality throughout. The reverse bears the number 25, likely indicating either the edition number from a limited production run or a museum catalogue reference, adding to its provenance and collectibility. A striking devotional artwork and museum-quality sculpture for the discerning collector of religious antiques and fine bronzes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e279 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13cms wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16cms length \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr Oddities Cabinet of Curiosities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56507855667540,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/5246\/3700\/files\/IMG_6196.jpg?v=1784461812"},{"product_id":"vintage-miniature-religious-book-devotional-reliquary-box-with-removable-christ-bust","title":"Vintage Miniature Religious Book \/ Devotional Reliquary Box with Removable Christ Bust","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual vintage miniature book-form devotional object, measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.9 cm x 3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book features a decorative gilt cross on a deep red enamelled cover, gilt-effect page edges and a cast metal body. Opening the hinged cover reveals a removable bust of Christ wearing the Crown of Thorns, resting within the interior compartment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis appears to be a Continental European Catholic devotional piece, possibly dating from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly to mid-20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It may have been intended as a miniature reliquary, devotional shrine or religious keepsake, although I have been unable to determine its exact origin or purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece is unmarked with no visible maker’s marks or hallmarks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related wear, patina and surface marks consistent with age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 3.9 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming and unusual piece for collectors of religious antiques, Catholic devotional items, ecclesiastical artefacts, miniature books, curiosities and cabinets of curiosities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr Oddities Cabinet of Curiosities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56571591917908,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/5246\/3700\/files\/IMG_6176.jpg?v=1785086269"},{"product_id":"late-victorian-gothic-revival-standing-altar-crucifix-continental-c-1885-1915","title":"Late Victorian Gothic Revival Standing Altar Crucifix – Continental, c.1885–1915","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming and authentic late Victorian\/Edwardian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGothic Revival standing altar crucifix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1885–1915\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and most likely of Continental European origin, probably French or Belgian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crucifix is constructed from a solid ebonised wooden cross mounted on its original stepped base, retaining its original fixing pin. It is adorned with cast white-metal Gothic decorative mounts and a finely modelled non-ferrous corpus of Christ. The reverse is untouched and displays the honest hand-finished construction expected of a devotional object intended for display rather than decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28 cm (11 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e high, this would originally have been used on a domestic prayer altar, in a convent, monastery cell or small chapel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece displays attractive age-related wear and patination consistent with well over a century of devotional use. No maker’s marks are present, suggesting manufacture by a small ecclesiastical workshop rather than a large commercial producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and atmospheric example of late 19th-century Catholic devotional art, ideal for collectors of religious antiques, Gothic Revival interiors, ecclesiastical artefacts or cabinets of curiosities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear to the ebonised finish and metal surfaces. Structurally sound and complete, with the original base and cross remaining together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 28 cm (11 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c.\u003ca href=\"tel:1885-1915\"\u003e1885–1915\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Probably France or Belgium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr Oddities Cabinet of Curiosities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56652467962196,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/5246\/3700\/files\/IMG_6273.jpg?v=1785674758"},{"product_id":"heavy-early-20th-century-our-lady-of-lourdes-st-bernadette-brass-bronze-devotional-statue","title":"Heavy Early 20th Century Our Lady of Lourdes Statue – Solid Bronze\/Brass Catholic Devotional Figure, c.1900–1935","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine early 20th-century solid cast figure of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Lady of Lourdes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1900–1935\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The statue depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary in her traditional Lourdes form, with hands joined in prayer, a flowing rosary hanging from her arm, and the characteristic roses at her feet, standing upon a stylised rocky base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast in a heavy copper-alloy metal, most likely brass or bronze, the figure has a rich bronzed finish with an attractive aged patina and small areas of natural verdigris, consistent with genuine age. Unlike many later hollow or lightweight devotional figures, this example is a substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, weighing an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.092 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e despite standing just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 cm (7 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside has been ground flat after casting, indicating quality manufacture. No maker’s marks are present, which is not unusual for devotional figures produced for churches, chapels, convents and private prayer altars during the early 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully weighted and well-preserved devotional sculpture, ideal for collectors of ecclesiastical antiques, Catholic art, Gothic interiors, or cabinets of curiosities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good antique condition with honest age-related wear, light verdigris, and no visible repairs or maker’s marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 18 cm (7 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 1,092 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Probably France (possibly Belgium)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c.\u003ca href=\"tel:1900-1935\"\u003e1900–1935\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr Oddities Cabinet of Curiosities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56652595298644,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/5246\/3700\/files\/IMG_6187.jpg?v=1785676756"},{"product_id":"british-museum-replica-of-the-early-fifth-century-crucifixion-ivory-panel","title":"British Museum Replica of the Early Fifth-Century Crucifixion Ivory Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating official British Museum resin cast reproducing one of the earliest surviving depictions of the Crucifixion in Christian art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original ivory panel was carved in Rome around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAD 420–430\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and formed part of an ornate Christian casket. It is remarkable for combining two pivotal biblical scenes: the death of Judas Iscariot, shown hanging from a tree beneath the thirty pieces of silver, and the Crucifixion of Christ with the Virgin Mary, St John and the Roman soldier Longinus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by the British Museum as part of its educational cast series, this example retains both its original identification label and the moulded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e maker’s mark, confirming it as an official museum reproduction rather than a later copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese museum casts were created to allow students, historians and collectors to study important works of art that would otherwise remain behind glass. Today they have become collectable in their own right, preserving both the appearance of the original masterpiece and the history of museum education during the twentieth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficial British Museum replica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResin composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal museum label to reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBM mould mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: Death of Judas and the Crucifixion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the original Roman ivory panel, c. 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