18th C. Russian Bronze Three-Bar Crucifix
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**Originally Listed At $200**
Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 18th century CE. A cast-bronze, three-bar cross, the most symbolic shape in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. The crucified Christ is the central image, and the short topmost bar represents the sign reading, "This is the King of the Jews" from Luke 23:38 that was nailed to the top of Christ's cross; the short bottom-most bar represents the foot rest on Christ's cross. This is depicted as slanted because it is believed that, in Christ's final moments, he kicked it out of place. The right side points upwards to Heaven and the left side points downwards to Hell. The uppermost bar contains a scene of Heaven, with angels looking down; the lower bar shows a scene on earth. At the bottom of the cross is a skull which represents the skull of Adam, to remind us that Adam lost Paradise through forbidden knowledge, and Christ will return us to it. The smallest perforated area on top depicts God the Father. A wonderful and well-loved example covered in a lustrous chocolate-brown patina. Size: 2.1" W x 3.75" H (5.3 cm x 9.5 cm).
Provenance: Ex-Private LA County collection acquired in The Dominican Republic over 20 years ago
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#130268
Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 18th century CE. A cast-bronze, three-bar cross, the most symbolic shape in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. The crucified Christ is the central image, and the short topmost bar represents the sign reading, "This is the King of the Jews" from Luke 23:38 that was nailed to the top of Christ's cross; the short bottom-most bar represents the foot rest on Christ's cross. This is depicted as slanted because it is believed that, in Christ's final moments, he kicked it out of place. The right side points upwards to Heaven and the left side points downwards to Hell. The uppermost bar contains a scene of Heaven, with angels looking down; the lower bar shows a scene on earth. At the bottom of the cross is a skull which represents the skull of Adam, to remind us that Adam lost Paradise through forbidden knowledge, and Christ will return us to it. The smallest perforated area on top depicts God the Father. A wonderful and well-loved example covered in a lustrous chocolate-brown patina. Size: 2.1" W x 3.75" H (5.3 cm x 9.5 cm).
Provenance: Ex-Private LA County collection acquired in The Dominican Republic over 20 years ago
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#130268
Condition
Expected age-commensurate surface wear, slight bending to overall form, and fading to imagery, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and nice brown patina throughout.
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18th C. Russian Bronze Three-Bar Crucifix
Estimate $350 - $525
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