Italy pendant vintage from sanctuary of Oropa

Ricordo di Oropa".

Description and context

Inscription: "Remeno di Oropa" (Souvenir of Oropa) refers to an object of piety brought from the Sanctuary of Oropa (Santuario di Oropa), an important Marian sanctuary located near Biella, in Piedmont in Italy.

Style and era: The openwork frame with contoured motifs is similar to the small Catholic pendants and medals of popular devotion of the first half of the 20th century (circa 1900-1940).

Main face (not visible): This type of medal usually represents on the other side the famous Black Virgin of Oropa (Madonna Nera), worshipped in this sanctuary

20mm 1 gr Silver

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