cross
- Museum number
- 1852,0706.1
- Description
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Cross; open-work boxwood; depicting scenes from the life of Christ; obverse, in the centre the Crucifixion; above, the Presentation of Christ in the Temple; below, the Resurrection (Harrowing of Hell); in the cross bars are two seated Evangelists; reverse, in the centre the Baptism; above, the Annunciation; below, the Transfiguration; in the cross bars (one of which is damaged) two seated Evangelists; inscription on the sides.
- Production date
- 17thC-18thC
- Dimensions
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Length: 132 millimetres
- $Inscriptions
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- Location
- Not on display
- Condition
- One of the cross bars is damaged.
- Acquisition date
- 1852
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1852,0706.1