Heart, Bible, Flower, Three Hand-sewn Devotional "Breverl" with Wire, Metallic Thread and Beaded Decoration wallpaper print block I really like the tensions

I really like the tensions inherent in the construct

complete set in their original latched wooden box with gold decoration including laurel wreath at center (to inspire one to win

which I believe would be classified as "crown of thorns" in terms of this manner of construction

I've got a special love for a red cross

and I am not certain that that is what is captured here

Heart, Bible, Flower, Three Hand-sewn Devotional "Breverl" with Wire, Metallic Thread and Beaded Decoration wallpaper print block I really like the tensionsI didn't really know what these were when I found then, in Lancaster County, PA, but with their wire and metallic thread decoration they reminded me of antique reliquaries, and of course the Bible being a miniature book, complete with gold edged real paper pages, I was sold. A little research has lead me to understand that these are "Breverl" miniature devotional talisman of sorts, which, made by nuns to be worn around the neck to protect the owner,