An exceptional antique Vatican-made Catholic reliquary containing ten individually identified relics, formerly belonging to Cardinal Luigi Tripepi (1836-1906), an Italian cardinal, Vatican official, theologian, and poet. In the Catholic tradition, relics consist of a tiny physical remnant of the individual, and are housed in a protective container, known as a reliquary. This elaborate example features ten relics arranged around a hand-painted image of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child, surrounded by intricate gilt-paper ornamentation. Particularly notable is "Velo B.M.V." (Velo Beatae Mariae Virginis), identifying a relic associated with the Veil of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The relics included are:
 
Veil of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Vincent Ferrer
St. Prosper, Martyr
St. Felix, Martyr
St. Valentine, Martyr
St. Angelus, Martyr
St. Benedict, Martyr
St. Pacificus, Martyr
St. Verecunda, Martyr
St. Mary Frances, Virgin
 
The reverse retains its original ecclesiastical wax seal and securing cords, still intact and unbroken. This is an unusually rare, and significant devotional object in incredible condition.