Beautiful papal coat of arms in Verdello marble, depicting the papal tiara and the keys of St. Peter.From Vatican City. Private collection.The papal tiara is the pope’s hat: it represents the triple Church (Militant, Penitent and Triumphant) but also the three powers of the pope: father of kings, rector of the world and vicar of Christ. From the papal tiara hang the infulae.Under the papal tiara there are the keys, symbol of the legate that Jesus Christ left to St. Peter (the care of the keys of the Kingdom) and hence of the Christianity, decussate like the cross of St. Andrew. The decussate keys of St. Peter have become, since the 14th century, the official emblem of the Holy See.In the lower part there is a Latin inscription “Perpetua Petrus”, which means “Eternal Peter”.Exclusive lot of excellent quality and workmanship. One of a kind.With great symbolic and religious significance.Well proportioned, with reasonable dimensions and weight.Perfect to be hung on the wall or leaned against it. The marble patina is very elegant, bright and shiny.It is in excellent overall condition, completely intact. In case of shipping, it will be sent after proper and careful packaging. Trackable and safe shipping throughout Italy, Europe and the rest of the world, at low rates. Dimensions:- width 33 cm- length 45 cm- thickness 5 cm.Weight: 14 kg.