The word Shrine from Latin, scrinium, a case or chest for books or papers, and Old French, escrin, box or case, a dedicated sacred place. 

The original antique this piece was cast from was found in Lourdes, France created from a single piece of Meerschaum. 

Meershaum is a German word meaning Sea Foam which alludes to the belief that it was compressed sea foam sometimes found floating in the Black Sea. It is actually the mineral Sepiolite, (hydrated magnesium Silicate) found mainly in Turkey. 

Measures 5” tall x 3 1/2” wide x 1 1/2” deep A nice size for a little scene dedicated to a treasured piece.

This Shrine is now a retired piece and will no longer be available once our stock is depleted.

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