Pair of skulls joined by occiputs, wood, Germany, 1635
Plaque with Suchekomnaty coat of arms and panoplies, silver and silk, Poland, 18th century.
Oval plaque made of forged silver sheet, from the second half of the 18th century, with an engraved Suchekomnaty coat of arms on a shield surrounded by panoplies, surmounted by a crown, and a monogram “P. J.” . In the 1820s–1830s the plaque was sewn onto an ornate, soft textile backing made of alternating layers of amaranth and ecru silk fabrics. The background is adorned with hand embroidery crafted from silver purl, sequins, and sheet metal appliqués forming floral compositions. Two wax seals are preserved on the reverse.
Originally, the plaque may have served a sepulchral function, placed on a coffin or above an epitaph. Its placement on a silk cushion and the presence of seals likely indicate a family and sentimental character. The panoplies resemble compositions known from gorgets of the Bar Confederation era. This may suggest that the person with the initials “P. J.” was a participant. Little is known about the object's origin; it was reportedly owned by a monk from Greater Poland.
Portrait of Franciszka Krasinska, oil on canvas, Poland, ca. 1760
Przeworsk belt buckle, gilt silver, Poland, 17th century.
Przeworsk belt buckle, silver, Poland, 17th century.
Rama, marble, India, 19th century.
A sculpture depicting Rama, one of the most important deities of Hinduism, considered the seventh avatar of Vishnu. The object was hand-carved in white marble in India, probably in the 19th century.
The figure is depicted standing, facing forward. The face has a gentle expression with a soft smile and slightly closed eyes. The head is crowned with a decorative crown, and long necklaces are visible on the chest.
The figure is dressed in a draped robe with clearly marked folds. On its back is a quiver with arrows, characteristic of Rama's depictions.
The hands of the sculpture are not preserved, originally in one of them the figure held a bow - a characteristic element of representations of this deity. Further about these cavities do not write that they are consistent.
Rama is the hero of the epic Ramayana and in the Hindu tradition symbolizes righteousness and fidelity to the principle of dharma. His images occupy an important place in Indian sacred art, although full-figure marble sculptures of this scale are less common.
The object is preserved in good condition, with clear legibility of form and detail.
Relikwiarz z relikwią Krzyża Świętego i 4. świętych, brąz złocony, Europa Środkowa, XVIII w.
Barokowy relikwiarz w formie monstrancji, wykonany z brązu złoconego. Stopa owalna, wielostopniowa, zdobiona repusowanym i rytym ornamentem roślinnym. Trzon gładki z profilowanym nodusem. Reservaculum otoczone glorią gloria relikwiarza uformowana została ze strzępiastych, licznych promieni, na które nałożony jest kontrastujący ozdobny wieniec z pokryty rocaillami i motywami roślinnymi. W repozytorium umieszczona jest owalna kapsuła z blachy srebrnej, przeszklona od przodu. Szkło przy krawędzi zdobione ośmiobocznym fasetowaniem. Z tyłu pieczęć lakowa na sznureczkach. Na pieczęci widnieje herb: w ozdobnym kartuszu lew w lewo, a poniżej – oddzielony belką – naprzeciwlegle gryf w lewo. Całość wieńczy kapelusz kardynalski (Galero): kapelusz z szerokim rondem i zwisającymi sznurami z chwostami (fiocchi) będący oznaką godności kardynalskiej. Wewnątrz kapsuły umieszczono 5 relikwii, opisanych tuszem na banderolach.
Saint Anthony with Child Jesus, woodcut on handmade paper, Poland, 18th/19th century.