Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. late 18th to early 19th century CE. A lovely cast-bronze three-bar cross with the crucified Christ in the center, standing upon the slanted footrest, with his monogram IC XC on either lateral end of the widest bar, and flanked by the monogramed symbolic spear (HN) and vinegar stick (KA), two instruments of the Passion. Above Christ is a depiction of Heaven with two down-facing cherubs and an image of God the Father, and the monogram MAPE (the place of the cross has become Paradise) below Christ's feet. The verso displays a common prayer in Cyrillic which, when translated, reads, “As You were voluntarily raised upon the cross for our sake,/Grant mercy to those who are called by Your Name, O Christ God;/Gladden all Orthodox Christians by Your power,/Granting them victories over their adversaries,/By bestowing on them the Invincible trophy, Your weapon of Peace.” Size: 3.75" W x 6.1" H (9.5 cm x 15.5 cm).

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection

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Age-commensurate surface wear, slight bending to overall form, with areas of roughness, abrasions, and discoloration to verso. Fading to some details, otherwise intact and very good.