{"product_id":"lote3960","title":"Vintage relic medal of Saint Sebastian from the Catacombs of Rome with early Christian symbols, Italy, ca. 1950–1960","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage silver-plated metal reliquary medal dedicated to Saint Sebastian and the catacombs of Rome. The obverse features a sculptural bust of the saint in a classical style, with wavy hair and a serene expression, accompanied by the inscriptions \"LORIOL\" and \"P. GERMINI\" along the bottom edge. The reverse brings together various early Christian symbols, including an anchor, a dove, and a Chi-Rho, around a small central circular receptacle that appears to contain a devotional element or possible relic, the nature and authenticity of which could not be verified. The composition is surrounded by the inscription \"CATACOMBE S. SEBASTIANO - ROMA\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-20th-century Italian devotional medal, dated ca. 1950–1960, linked to the Catacombs of Saint Sebastian, located on the Appian Way in Rome. Its design combines a classically inspired sculptural depiction with symbols of early Christianity. The small central compartment suggests a reliquary function, although it does not allow for the confirmation of an authentic relic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Classicism, religious art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Rome, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod and dating: Mid-20th century, ca. 1950–1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial authenticity: Base metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration\/Motif: Saint Sebastian, early Christian symbols, and possible reliquary receptacle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Diameter 2.8 cm, excluding the ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Base metal with a silver-plated finish, with a central element of undetermined composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9.64 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections typical of their age and use. Please examine the photos carefully. We provide 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":58823893909835,"sku":"LOTE3960","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/0294\/2539\/files\/20261013_164554-Photoroom.jpg?v=1792058061","url":"https:\/\/labizarresusu.com\/en\/products\/lote3960","provider":"LaBizarreSusu ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}