Zilveren reliekhouder afkomstig uit de kerk Saint-Pierre te Champagnac-le-Vieux before 1857

This silver reliquary, created before 1857, is a stunning example of religious art. Artist Hippolyte Malègue crafted this intricate piece, which features a delicate, ornate base and a small, domed chamber where relics were once kept. The reliquary was originally housed in the Saint-Pierre church in Champagnac-le-Vieux, France, and its exquisite craftsmanship reflects the deep reverence for sacred objects during this period. The reliquary's small size, measuring only 180 mm in height and 124 mm in width, emphasizes its intimate nature, suggesting its intended use for private devotion.