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| Title: |
Iron crucifix, late 19th century |
| Item Code: |
x4431 |
| Description: |
A heavy iron crucifix, portraying Christ naturalistically, with skull and bones at the foot of the cross. From early Christian times, virtually all commentators held that Golgotha (The Place of the Skull) was so named because it was a place of execution, where the skulls and bones of criminals lay scattered. From a Melbourne private collection. |
| Origin: |
Late 19th century, possibly Italian |
| Dimensions: |
Height: 31.0 cm |
| Condition: |
Dark patina overall. |
| Price: |
 |
$
350.00 |
 |
$
297.50 |
 |
€
238.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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