Petit retable de dévotion orné en son centre d'une plaque en argent, représentant le Christ portant la Croix, non poinçonnée, probablement Flandres XVIIe siècle

la plaque rectangulaire représentant Simon de Cyrène au centre soulageant le Christ du poids de la Croix, entourés de femmes et soldats, une ville et des collines en arrière-plan, le cadre en ébène serti de pierres dures, lapis, marbres et agate, la plaque entourée de deux colonnes en argent à châpiteau en vermeil

In overall good condition. Some cracks on the marble visible on the photo. A small part missing on the upper red marble part, also visible on the photo (of triangular shape), the column capitols and bases are gilt copper and not gilt silver. Some very small lacks on ebony on the sides, almost invisible. Very attractive piece.
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