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Chaplets from the Rosary Workshop - CMI series
MUSEUM INSPIRED CHAPLETS
INSPIRED FROM 17c 'GEBETSKETTE ZEHNERS' PAGE 2 of 2

THIS OLD WOODCUT HELPS DATE THE EARLY USE OF THE 'TENNER'

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1578
GERMAN WOODCUT
This German woodcut dated 1578 shows a man with one hand on a dog and the left hand praying on a 'Gebetskette Zehner' or a Prayer Chain - 'Tenner' (10 beads) ending in a tassel. Tassels on rosaries / chaplets were symbolic of 'wiping away the tears of sin or sorrow'. A crucifix was often attached to the skirt of the tassel.

Also note the 'thumb ring' attached to the other end of the chaplet. It will be transferred to all 5 fingers to complete the 5 decades of the rosary.
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OR 'ZEHNER' SO POPULAR WITH MEN FOR CENTURIES.

A recent trip to Germany opened up the beautiful world of 'Gebetskette Zehners' or prayer chains with 10 beads. We thought the Penal Chaplet was the origin of this design but it appears to be more universal. We have some silver 'Zehners' dated mid 1800s and the antique dealer (Oberammergau) explained they were traditionally a man's chaplet. (see below).
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the actual inspiration for the chaplets below may be seen in the magnificent German book DER ROZENKRANZ (Andacht Geschichte Kunst). One of the chaplets in the book shows a tassel at the end with a crucifix attached to the skirt, dated 17c

ABOUT THE MEDALLIONS
The Zehners that inspired us are listed in German and Austrian Museum collections. Some had Pater beads, some had tassels, most had the small CREDOKREUZ (Creed Cross), a reminder to pray the Creed and ask for an increase in Faith, Hope and Charity. This type of 'filigree' openwork medallion is traditional for the era and were originally from Europe but are also seen in New Spain (Latin America).

MEDALLIONS USED BELOW:
AMETHYST: 'Madonna of the Shrine', Patroness of Toledo Spain -1700s. 'NUESTRA SRA DEL SAGRARIO, PATRONA DE TOLEDO' - SMOKY QUARTZ: 'Christ Carrying the Cross' (17 - 18c). - CHRYSOCOLA: 'Mary in the Rosary' 'MADONNA IM ROSENKRANZ' (artist Tilman Riemenschneider (1521 - 1524). TOURMALINE: Traditional Knotted Celtic Cross, (design dates back 2000 years). RINGS: Cast from ancient Celtic Ring Money some pre Christian. All shown in antiqued bronze.

HAND FACETED STONES:
AMETHYST + SMOKY QUARTZ + CHRYSACOLA + TOURMALINE
MORE ZEHNERS - PAGE 1

~ FACETED AMETHYST CHUNKS ~

AMETHYST MEDAL: 'Madonna of the Shrine', Patroness of Toledo Spain -1700s. 'NUESTRA SRA DEL SAGRARIO, PATRONA DE TOLEDO' RING: Cast from ancient Celtic Ring Money some pre Christian.
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EACH DEEP PURPLE, HAND FACETED AMETHYST STONE BECOMES A WORK OF ART. NO TWO ALIKE

MADONNA MEDALLION (SHOWN / BRONZE)

CMI.5810.b

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~ SMOKY QUARTZ ~

SMOKY QUARTZ MEDAL: 'Christ Carrying the Cross' (17 - 18c). RING: Cast from ancient Celtic Ring Money some pre Christian.
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WONDERFUL OLD, IRREGULAR. HAND FACETED CRYSTALS. NATURAL FISSURES
ADD TO THEIR BEAUTY AND DO NOT WEAKEN.. A SCRATCH OR TWO REMINDS US OF OUR OWN SINS! )

CHRIST CARRYING CROSS (SHOWN / BRONZE)

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~ FACETED CHRYSACOLA ~

CHRYSOCOLA MEDAL: 'Mary in the Rosary' 'MADONNA IM ROSENKRANZ' (artist Tilman Riemenschneider (1521 - 1524). RING: Cast from ancient Celtic Ring Money some pre Christian.
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THE INTENSE TURQUOISE COLOR OF CHRYSACOLA IS VERY HARD TO CAPTURE AS THE HAND FACETED SURFACE ABSORBS AND SENDS LIGHT IN MANY DIRECTIONS.

MADONNA IN ROSARY (SHOWN / BRONZE)

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~ FACETED TOURMALINE ~

TOURMALINE MEDAL: Traditional Knotted Celtic Cross, (design dates back 2000 years). RING: Cast from ancient Celtic Ring Money some pre Christian.
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RARE TOURMALINE, FACETED CHUNKS FROM DARK MOSSY GREENS THROUGH
DEEP ROSE. A MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF COLOR!

CELTIC KNOT CRUCIFIX (SHOWN IN BRONZE)

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... NUMBERS 6:24-26 ...
24 The LORD bless you and keep you! 25 The LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! 26 The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace!

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