Lg Antique French Jeweled Relic, Agnus Dei Wax Medallion with Seed Pearls & Gilt Paperolle Ludovic The facade of the frame

The facade of the frame in an ornate reticulated sterling silver

shown in the reference catalogue page in that last photo (diamond cut crystal)

Her plumpness as much a sign of her privilege as is her coiffure and elaborate blue gown

I'd date this one to Napoleon III era

Lg Antique French Jeweled Relic, Agnus Dei Wax Medallion with Seed Pearls & Gilt Paperolle Ludovic The facade of the frameRare large antique French Victorian or Napoleon III era jeweled relic, gilt paperolle with seed pearls & jewels surrounding a center figural communion wafer or Agnus Dei wax medallion in 9. 5" ebonized wood oval reliquary frame. A museum quality devotional piece featuring intricate gilt paperolle work adorned with seed pearls and jeweled embellishments. The centerpiece is a figural wax medallioneither a communion wafer or Agnus Deihoused within an