Elaborately carved cross on a base
Date16th c
Mediumboxwood
Dimensions31 x 9.5 x 2.3 cm
Classificationswood work
Credit LineGift of Dr. Lillian Malcove
Object numberM82.377a
Descriptionintricately carved cross made from two pieces of wood joined by a dowel; all sides carved with exception of under the cross arms and the bottom; imagery of St. Peter, St. Paul, Annunciation, Nativity with Annunciation to two magi on horseback; Annunciation to shepherds, Presentation in the Temple, Entry into Jerusalem; also further scenes from the life of Christ; Latin inscriptionsCollections
- Malcove Collection
17th/19th c
17th c
late 17th c
late 17th c
16th-17th c
17th c
