Monstrance
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| Nom de l'objet : | Monstrance |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | Monstrance |
| Discipline : | religious culture |
| Matériaux : | metal, gold plated glass metal, brass |
| Technique de fabrication : | cast, factory etched, factory cut, machine |
| Numéro d'accession : | SM 2016.5.1 |
| Province d'utilisation : | New Brunswick |
| Pays d'utilisation : | Canada |
| Culture : | Canadian |
| Description : | Base of monstrance is shaped like a cone and is plain except for two circular rings etched midway on the cone. Sitting atop the base is a cylindrical shape with a three tiered node cast around the center. The body of monstrance consists of four arms forming a cross with webbed sections of gold plated metal inserted between each arm. The center of cross contains the central aperture which contains a luna for the large Host. This receptacle has glass on either side. One side is attached with a hinge to allow door to open. Handle on the glass door is a gold-plated knob. A key shaped latch secures door. The aperture is surrounded by and enclosed in gold-plating. The luna enclosed in aperture is inserted on a gold-plated track at base of aperture. The luna is made of two glass discs encircled with gold-plating. The two sections are attached to each other and close with a hinge closure. |
| Commentaires : | The word "monstrance" or "ostensorium" signifies an instrument for showing or displaying. This sacred utensil is used in giving the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and in processions in which the Host is carried publicly. |
| Fonctions : | This monstrance was used in the chapel of Mount St. Joseph in Miramichi, NB. |
| Hauteur : | 41 cm |
| Largeur : | 20.7 cm |
| Mention de crédit - Image : | For copyright contact St. Michael's Museum. |
| Établissement : | St. Michael's Museum & Genealogical Centre |
| Ville de l'établissement : | Miramichi |
| Province de l'établissement : | New Brunswick |
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