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19th C. Russian Brass Three Bar Crucifix
19th C. Russian Brass Three Bar Crucifix
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Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 19th century CE. A brass three-bar cross, the most popular symbol of the Russian Orthodox Church. Central to the Cross is an image of the Crucifixion, with Cyrillic text on the topmost bar reading, "This is the King of the Jews." Above either of Christ's arms are the monograms IC XC (Jesus Christ), and above which are two downward-facing angels; the topmost section of the cross depicts a gentle image of God the Father. At the bottom of the cross is an image of Adam's skull in the cave; this is to remind us that Adam lost Paradise through forbidden knowledge, and that Christ will return us to it. Size: 6" H (15.2 cm).

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection

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#128572
Condition
Tarnishing to brass surfaces with some areas of oxidation, light earthen deposits in recessed areas, with slight bending to overall form.
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19th C. Russian Brass Three Bar Crucifix

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