c. 1770 Italian Gilded Bishop’s Crest – Hand-Carved with Bees, Foliate Scrolls & Drapery Swags

A finely relief-carved 18th century Italian bishop’s crest , crafted circa 1770 , and finished in rich 22-karat gold gilding over gessoed wood . The crest features three symbolic bees , framed by intricate foliate scrolls , drapery swags , and tassels , emblematic of ecclesiastical authority and divine order. An exceptional example of Italian religious carving , this piece exudes both Baroque elegance and sacred symbolism—ideal for collectors of gilded devotional objects , Catholic heraldry , or 18th century ecclesiastical art .

Place of Origin: 1770's