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Crucifix

15th century (made)

Crucifix of enamelled plaques with applied figure of Christ and figures of the Virgin, St John and two saints applied to the arms. On the reverse, the half-figure of Christ in Majesty.

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
copper, with applied plaques of champlevé enamel.
Brief description
Copper, enamelled and gilded, on a wooden core. France, Limoges 1200-1210.
Physical description
Crucifix of enamelled plaques with applied figure of Christ and figures of the Virgin, St John and two saints applied to the arms. On the reverse, the half-figure of Christ in Majesty.
Collection
Accession number
748-1891

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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