{"product_id":"rare-votive-star-against-infertility-18th-19th-8-3-copy","title":"Votive Star Against Infertility 18th \/ 19th C | 9.6”","description":"\u003cp\u003eA RARE antique 18th \/ 19th century Ex-Voto, votive star within Alpine religious tradition were used as symbolic representations of the uterus and the physical suffering associated with pregnancy, childbirth and reproductive ailments. The Ex-Voto consists of a dark, spherical wooden core into which numerous elongated, tapering iron spikes have been inserted, forming a dramatic three-dimensional starburst. A forged suspension loop allows the object to be hung as a devotional offering. They could be presented at churches or pilgrimage shrines as expressions of supplication, hope or gratitude. An intriguing historical object of particular interest to collectors of religious ex-votos, and medical history. Dates back to the period of the 1700s \/ 1800s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral: The overall diameter is 10 inches (25 cm), and the diameter of the wooden core is 3 inches (7.5 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: This votive star is in good condition with no damage besides age-related wear. Please see the enclosed images.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques Heaven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68034316304533,"sku":"OTH301","price":1145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1937\/5233\/files\/Votive_Star_Against_Infertility_18th_19th_C_9.6.jpg?v=1792648371","url":"https:\/\/www.antiquesheaven.com\/products\/rare-votive-star-against-infertility-18th-19th-8-3-copy","provider":"Antiques Heaven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}