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Small round paperolle* reliquary, in a horn case, from the 19th century.
This reliquary is in good condition. The label does not provide information about the saint or relic presented.
Please note: the box is damaged (see red arrow), wear and tear, see photos.
A craft technique that consists of rolling up narrow strips of paper to create various ornamental shapes and patterns. Paperolle is a very old technique that was used in the Middle Ages, in poor churches, to imitate gold or silver filigree decorations. The creations were often reliquaries called reliquaire à paperolles. Paperolle is a term derived from papier. It designates not only the technique, but also the paper creation. The term rolled paper is sometimes used as a synonym.
