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Pendant, Roman Catholic, Madonna of Carmine, Beautiful and Very Rare!

Copper alloy; 35mm/4.4gm   Rome - ca.17th-18th Century

Con/ about As Struck with an unblemished and glossy dark green patina.

Obv/ LA • MADONNA • DEL • CARMIN; Madonna and Child nimbate, seated facing, with scapular beneath. Above, two winged cherubs holding crown.

Rev/ ROMA; Five Saints (St. Joseph, St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Mary the Virgin, and St. Francis of Assisi?), nimbate, standing facing, hands held in prayer; above, a radiant cross. 

Seller's Note/ The Madonna of Carmine is the title for the Blessed Virgin Mary as the patroness of the Carmelite Order, closely associated with the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Celebrated on July 16th, she is a deeply venerated figure in Italy, particularly Southern Italy, often depicted in art holding the Infant Jesus and providing the brown scapular to Saint Simon Stock.

Popular devotion (dating back to the 15th century) centers on the Brown Scapular, a garment associated with promises of Mary's special protection and aid such as  miraculous events, including saving believers from peril.