19th century Neo-Gothic episcopal crosier in gilded copper

Made of gilded copper, our pastoral crosier is richly decorated with engraved and chased plant and geometric motifs.
The scroll, adorned with a profusion of scrollwork and foliage, features the scene of the Annunciation at its center. The lower section is embellished with a design of snakes.

In the style of medieval Limousin craftsmanship. Measures 34.5 cm by 16 cm wide, mounted on a transparent cubic base measuring 10 cm by 10 cm. Shows signs of use—no shaft.