A pair of carved wood friezes lacquered in blue and gold from the 18th century

Para rzeźbionych fryzów z drewna z XVIII w., lakierowanych na niebiesko i ze szczerego złota, prawdopodobnie część liturgicznego kompleksu dekoracyjnego. Wykonana z drewna lipowego para starożytnych dekoracyjnych fryzów w stylu renesansowym, lecz rzeźbionych w XVIII wieku, oprawiona była w ramy, których obecnie brakuje, co tłumaczy nieregularną, niedokończoną krawędź.  Decorative motif in the form of a convex candelabrum was achieved through alternating placement of love knots, fruits, and grapes, which are carved and gold-leafed dry and stand out against the painted blue tempera background. The carved and gilded grapes at the ends are symbols of abundance and wealth, similar to the pomegranate, a fruit always bringing prosperity and good fortune.

Two rectangular panels measuring about 170 cm in height are in good condition, apart from minor gilding losses. They have a hook at the top allowing for vertical hanging, for example on door sides, as architectural elements from the period.

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