Early 16th Century Monstrance reliquary High Period

Our flamboyant Gothic reliquary-monstrance can be dated to the end of the 15th century or the very beginning of the 16th century (circa 1480-1520). A French or Flemish work. A liturgical element of great finesse of execution, made of gilded and engraved brass or copper then adorned with meticulous architectural details typical of flamboyant Gothic: arches, pinnacles, openwork turrets and chiseled decoration.
The central chamber open on four sides presents a lunula holder, a stylized crescent moon, typical of medieval monstrances intended for the display of a consecrated host or a relic.
It should be noted that the term monstrance then referred indifferently to monstrances and reliquaries. The hosts were simultaneously associated with a relic in their presentation.
The distinction would not arrive until a century later. The shaft rests on a large sculpted central node and a richly worked base, ensuring balance and stability.
Dimensions of 41 cm