This prayer card from Italy shows the Lamb of God atop the Book of the Seven Seals. The Lamb is the only one worthy enough to open the book.
Behind the lamb, a communion host on a triptych bears the letters JHS, which represent the first three letters of Jesus's name in Greek. In Latin, they are interpreted as "Jesus Hominum Salvator" or "Jesus, Savior of Mankind".
The white banner with red cross symbolizes the Resurrection. The flowers represent springtime and renewal (Easter time), and the church represents a place where the faithful congregate to celebrate the Resurrection. The doves represent the Holy Spirit.
Dimensions are 4" x 2.25". Age is probably circa 1930s-1950s, but since I am erring on the side of caution with respect to a definitive date, I am marking it as vintage and produced before 2007.
The bottom right corner has "Printed in Italy" and "Imprimé en Italie."
*****Condition: Although this card is in very good condition. there is a crease as shown in the last two photos. This crease is most evident on the reverse but can be seen a felt on the front of the card if one were to run a finger across that area.
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