Octagonal Virgin Mary medal, bronze look – sacred religious art, pendant

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This religious medal depicts the Virgin Mary in left profile, veiled, in a classic style of sacred art. The medal has an octagonal shape with softened angles, with an integrated pentagonal-type bail, allowing it to be worn as a pendant or attached to a chain or cord. The relief of the face and veil is clearly visible, offering beautiful depth to the representation.

The surface presents a noticeable patina, with shades of brown and verdigris visible across the entire front, evoking an aged bronze or oxidized brass appearance. The details of the face, veil, and halo are finely chiseled, although the whole shows signs of wear and oxidation, typical of an object that has stood the test of time. No text or markings are legible on the visible side.

The decoration focuses on the Blessed Virgin, surrounded by a circular halo in slight relief. The treatment of the drapery of the clothing and veil is reminiscent of French religious medal productions from the early to mid-20th century, without being able to attribute a precise date without further inscription.

The bail is massive and integrated into the plate, which gives the whole a visual robustness and suggests possible use as a pendant, protective medal, or devotional object to hang. The matte finish and irregular patina attest to natural aging of the surface.

The entire medal is presented on a light background, in lighting that highlights the texture and metallic reflections of the material. Some golden reflections are visible on the edges of the bail and the perimeter, reinforcing the metallic appearance.

Condition: Used item sold as is. Marked patina, traces of oxidation, visible wear on the reliefs. The medal retains its full legibility and authentic character.

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