Antique Spanish Gilt Bronze Auspice Maria Marian Monogram Finial Topper - 20 cm For Sale

Beautiful antique Auspice Maria Marian monogram from Spain, crafted in gilt bronze and made as a processional finial/ornament/topper.The ornate openwork design features the intertwined A and M of the Auspice Maria, traditionally understood as “Under the protection of Mary,” surrounded by elegant scrolling foliate decoration. The Marian AM monogram has a long history in Catholic sacred art and devotional objects. Details:* Antique Catholic devotional piece
* Origin: Spain
* Material: gilt bronze
* Approx. 20 cm (7.9 in) diameter
* Used as a processional finial/topper/ornament
* Beautiful aged gilt finish and patina consistent with its age
* Ornate openwork Marian design
* One-of-a-kind piece of Spanish Catholic sacred artThe antique patina and signs of age have been preserved rather than over-restored, giving the piece a wonderful Old World character.A beautiful piece for a Catholic home altar, Marian devotional collection, sacred art collection, or antique ecclesiastical décor.Auspice Maria — “Under the protection of Mary.”Search tags / keywords:
Catholic antique, Auspice Maria, Virgin Mary, Blessed Mother, Marian monogram, antique religious art, Spanish antique, gilt bronze, bronze religious art, Catholic altar, home altar, sacred art, ecclesiastical antique, church antique, processional ornament, Marian devotional, Ave Maria

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