Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 19th century CE. A cast-brass, three-bar crucifix with Jesus Christ in the center, his arms outstretched towards each half of his monogram. Above his head are a pair of downward-facing cherubs flanking an image of God, and below his feet is an image of Adam's skull in the cave. On either side of Jesus' hips are a spear and a vinegar stick, and several lines of Cyrillic text around the composition provide different prayers. Smooth surfaces and fine patina cover the entire crucifix, and the piece is mounted on a modern wooden frame. Size (crucifix): 4.5" W x 7.7" H (11.4 cm x 19.6 cm); (frame): 12.375" W x 15.875" H (31.4 cm x 40.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010

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#173029

Very slight bending to crucifix, with softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina and surface smoothness throughout. Crucifix cannot be removed from frame with damaging frame. Minor nicks and abrasions to frame.