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This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Crucifix

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Belgium (made)

Wooden cross with a figure of Christ, crown of thorns, chalice and skull and cross bones in pewter.

Object details

Categories
Christianity
Religion
Object type
Crucifix
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Crucifix
  • Stand
Materials and techniques
Wood and pewter
Pewter
Wood
Casting
Brief description
Crucifix, pewter mounted on wood, Flemish, 17th century
Physical description
Wooden cross with a figure of Christ, crown of thorns, chalice and skull and cross bones in pewter.
Dimensions
  • Height: 55.25cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
  • Width: 21.59cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
Credit line
Lt. Col. G. B. Croft-Lyons Bequest
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
M.631-1926

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O301200/crucifix-unknown/
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