16th C. European Wood Reliquary w/ Saint's Tooth: Western Europe, probably...

border crucifixion columns corinthian palmer saint's reliquary tooth gothic arch carved scene dotted innermost rich mary starburst-like hinged eliot ambassador collection base central motif thick afghanistan vegetal flanked right jesus hangs shipping ex-ambassador blood western form tiered window surrounded intricately periphery wavy inward lies main featuring chalice grail arches christ grapes angled diagonal stands nazareth magdalene document information previous owner additional california handle wood wooden high body group cross jews virgin international in-house europe probably highly burnished glass pattern eucharistic iconography biblical narrative holy containing bundle wheat left emaciated nude loin cloth tied waist head banner reading inri king apostle stand crucifix striped door swings reveal multi-shelved inside georgia aware 1945 cultural patrimony code 2600 chapter guaranteed accompany intact functional expected softening light discoloration minute france stained facing hands presents storage shipped louisiana restrictions responsibility local private covering described authenticity winning worldwide condition abraded 16th european italy 17th century gorgeous relief decorated trefoils saints prayer backside area item tennessee advised material customer's laws provenance 1959 items legal buy/sell statute money certificate bids ship convenience 160184 areas size excellent