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Antique inspired Cross - Bronze - 20th century - Russian Orthodox - 25 cm
Fine and large 20th-century Russian Orthodox blessing/altar cross cast in bronze with vibrant polychrome enamel inlay (cobalt blue and red). This cross features traditional Old Believer iconography: Top section: Image of the Holy Face (Mandylion) flanked by worshipping angels. Central section: Depiction of the Crucified Christ with traditional Church Slavonic inscriptions, including "We bow to Your Cross, O Master, and praise Your Holy Resurrection". Lower section: The walls and towers of Jerusalem depicted in relief, with the skull of Adam (Golgotha) shown at the base beneath the cross. Condition: In very good antique condition. The blue and red enamels remain remarkably well-preserved with bright colors. Natural aged patina on the bronze with clear, defined relief details. Comes complete with its original hanging loop on the reverse. Dimensions: Height: 25\,\text{cm} Width: 15\,\text{cm} A beautiful, highly collectible piece of Russian sacred metalwork and religious art, ideal for icon collectors or antique enthusiasts. Keywords Objet / Type : Russian Orthodox Cross, Orthodox Crucifix, Altar Cross, Blessing Cross, Wall Cross, Icon Cross, Enamel Cross Matière & Technique : Bronze Cross, Enamelled Bronze, Champlevé Enamel, Polychrome Enamel, Brass Icon, Metal Icon Origine & Style : Old Believer, Old Believers, Imperial Russia, Czarist Russia, 20th Century Icon, Russian Sacred Art, Religious Metalwork Iconographie : Mandylion, Holy Face, Golgotha, Jerusalem, Church Slavonic, Slavonic Inscriptio
Estimate:£109.02
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