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Three ornate, gilded reliquaries are displayed vertically against a vibrant red background, likely within a museum or gallery setting in Florence, Italy. The objects are viewed through a reflective surface, suggesting a glass or acrylic display case. Each reliquary is characterized by its elaborate Baroque design, featuring intricate scrolling motifs, shell-like elements, and numerous small, multi-colored polished stones, likely pietre dure. Central to each reliquary is an oval or rectangular panel depicting a religious scene, also crafted from various colored stones. The top reliquary showcases a multi-figured scene set against a dark green background, with a small glass ampoule held by a winged figure at its upper left. The middle reliquary, most prominent in the frame, features a scene with several figures rendered in white, brown, green, and purple stones, including a key figure seemingly ascending amidst clouds. It also includes a small glass container within a scallop shell detail on its left side. The bottom reliquary is similar in style, with a central pietre dure panel depicting multiple figures in a landscape of blue and green. All reliquaries are mounted on dark, possibly wooden, pedestals. To the far right, a vertical information panel provides details in both Italian and English. Partially legible text identifies the objects as reliquaries, including "3. Reliquiario di san Sebastiano" (Reliquary of Saint Sebastian) and "4. Reliquiario di santa Maria Egiziaca" (Reliquary of Saint Mary of Egypt). The text mentions materials such as "Oro, pietre dure" (gold, hard stones) and provenance from "Bottega granducale" (Grand Ducal Workshop), reinforcing their Florentine origin and exquisite craftsmanship.
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