Rosary with wood and soil relic

[codexlibero]

Rosary with wood and soil relic

-Unknown material (Bronze?, Brass?) Beads looks like beans, Not sure about the cross or chain
-Unknown Era
-Contains a piece of paper where you can read (french) ''Bois de l'arbre de Saint Dominique'' ie. Lignum arboris S. P. Dominici in latin
-Contains 2 relics : A wooden chip and a small about of soil.
-The closing screw is missing

-Dimensions (inch):
     Chain lenght: 21.75
     Cross lenght: 2
       Width: 1
      Height: 1/8
      Weight: 45.8g

-Possible value?

Pictures:



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[Mat]

The tree of St. Dominic is situated in the garden of the convent of Santa Sabina in Rome, it is said that the Saint planted it himself.
Mat

[KC]

I located lots of rosaries with soil from Mount Calvary/Jerusalem, but none with wood chips.

Where are you located?  (Country)

[codexlibero]

I am currently located in Montreal, Quebec.

This piece actually comes from a metal box filled with old religious items like this one bought in a yard sale somewhere in France!