Liturgical Box with Enamelled Ornament 1850 - 1900

This anonymous drawing from the late 19th century is a design for a liturgical box with enameled ornament. The design features a tall, ornate structure with a pointed spire, a hexagonal body with arched openings, and a decorative base. The drawing is detailed, with precise lines and shading, indicating the artist's careful consideration of the piece's form and ornamentation. The design includes references to the Catholic liturgical tradition with figures and decorations that would have been familiar to those who commissioned such works. This drawing is an intriguing example of the aesthetic and religious concerns of late 19th-century craftsmanship.