Cross
Cross
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
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This cypress wood cross is carved on one side with a representation of the Crucifixion and on the other side with the Baptism in the River Jordan.
Object details
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Title | Cross |
Materials and techniques | Cypress wood |
Brief description | Cross, cypress wood, carved, Baptism, Crucifixion, Mount Athos, 18th century |
Physical description | Cross, cypress wood, carved in openwork, on one side with the Baptism in Jourdan, and on the other side with the Crucifixion; the arms are similarly carved with angels or saints within compartments. |
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Credit line | Zouche Collection |
Object history | Bought (Zouche collection, £5,000) |
Production | Mount Athos |
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Summary | This cypress wood cross is carved on one side with a representation of the Crucifixion and on the other side with the Baptism in the River Jordan. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1891. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1892. pp. 125 |
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Accession number | 810-1891 |
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Record created | November 10, 2008 |
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