Cross
Date18th century
Artist
Unidentified Artist
Mediumwood with beads, mother of pearl, and metal mount
Dimensions21.5 x 8.8 cm
ClassificationsObject
Credit LineGift of Dr. John Foreman.
Object numberM2002.043
DescriptionCarved wooden cross set onto a base with mother of pearl on one side showing two angels. On the verso, a single figure is shown in each of the four arms of the cross (supposedly evangelists) around a scene of Christ's baptism. On the recto, these sames figures surround a scene of Christ's crucifixion.Collections
- Malcove Collection
17th c
late 17th c
c. 5th-6th c
late 17th c
