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crucifix; altar-cross(?); processional cross(?)

Object Type: crucifix; altar-cross (?); processional cross (?)
Museum number: 1979,0402.1
Description: Crucifix with corpus, from an altar or processional cross; gilt brass; three terminals; pearled border; decorated engraved patterns; scrollwork and geometric flowers.
Production date: 1150 (circa)
Production place: Made in: Germany (South;?)
Materials: brass; gold
Technique: gilded; engraved
Dimensions: Height: 110 millimetres (corpus); Height: 212 millimetres (cross); Width: 90 millimetres (corpus); Width: 150 millimetres (cross)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: flower; crucifixion; cross
Associated names
Acquisition name: Purchased from: René Gott; Purchased through: Thomas H G Howard-Sneyd
Acquisition date: 1979
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: 1979,0402.1