{"product_id":"19th-century-pilgrim-s-souvenir-from-the-holy-land-mother-of-pearl-carved-shell-of-jesus-resurrection","title":"19th century pilgrim's souvenir from The Holy Land, mother of pearl carved shell of Jesus' Resurrection","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003eLate 19th century large Mother of Pearl carved shell depicting Jesus. This large shell is rich in decoration and symbolism and has been exceptionally well carved in high and low relief with engraved panels and intricately pierced ornamentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003eThis shell was made in Bethlehem during the last decades of the 19th century and is a beautiful and fascinating cross cultural item. Skilfully crafted, the scene depicts Jesus surrounded by angels during his Resurrection. The shell would have been purchased by a visiting Christian pilgrim during their tour of the biblical sites of the Holy Land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003eMost shells of this type show the Nativity scene, this Resurrection scene however, is a more rare and collectable piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e90 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e13.8 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e13.5 cm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e1.5 cm thick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery good antique condition. Some chips to the edge.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita's Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54035562824013,"sku":"2811","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/4191\/4957\/files\/3-IMG_7567-PhotoRoom_f3c72e51-cb80-4c4c-97ce-9663cdcdd59d.jpg?v=1780945615","url":"https:\/\/ritasbazaar.co.uk\/products\/19th-century-pilgrim-s-souvenir-from-the-holy-land-mother-of-pearl-carved-shell-of-jesus-resurrection","provider":"Rita’s Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}