Cruciform box
Datec. 1500
Mediumwood, parchment, varnish, red silk
Dimensions33.1 x 10.1 x 8.1 cm
ClassificationsObject
Credit LineGift of Dr. Lillian Malcove
Object numberM82.377 b, c
DescriptionLarge carved boxwood cross w/ a base attached by dowelling w/ all sides of the cross and base carved except the under surface of the horizontal arms and the bottom kept in leather carrying case - Top to bottom from left to right are SS Peter and Paul, Annunciation,, Nativity w/ Annunciation to two magi and Annunciation to the Shepherds, Presentation in the Temple, Entry into Jerusalem, St. john preaching and the baptism of Christ and Christ teaching, on the back top to bottom Transfiguration, Ascent of the Cross, Crucifixion and Piercing of the Side of Christ, Descent from the Cross, Entombment, Anastasis, Flight into Egypt, Christ teaching, Christ teaching the Marys, raising of Lazarus, Entombment, Ascension, Pentacost w/ Constantine - - - Leather carrying case made for a carved cross w/ attached base -Collections
- Malcove Collection
17th c
late 17th c
17th/19th c
late 17th c
9th-11th century