17th century Italian sacramental Agnus Dei wax disc within an 18th century silver filigree frame under beveled glass.

16.5 x 13 cm (frame 29 x 19 cm)
The obverse shows the Lamb of God surrounded by Latin abbreviation: INNOCEN(t) XI PONT(ifex) M(aximus) PECCE A(gnus) DEI QUI TOL(lit) PEC(cata) M(undi) "Innocent XI Greatest Priest” and “Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world" Below, it bears the coat of arms of Pope Innocent XI(1676-1689) - born Benedetto Odescalchi(1611-1689) in Como, Italy.
The reverse is a relief of Jesus Washing the Apostle’s Feet with the Holy Spirit above and coat of arms below. Latin legend: INNOCENT XI PONT(ifex) MAX(imus) (e)XEMPLVM DEDI VOBIS "Innocent XI Greatest Priest” and "I have given you an example”. This would have been selected by the Pope, expressing his devotion to the Lord and contemplation of Christ’s mysteries as a weapon against evil.
As early as the 5th century in Rome, these large wax tokens were created from the previous year’s Paschal candles and blessed during the liturgy by the Pope on the first year of his pontificate and every 7 years following. This was a cherished physical connection to the Divine for faithful parishioners.

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