Ancient Russian orthodox crucifix with bronze enamels 40x20 cm

Ancient Russian orthodox crucifix with bronze enamels.This is a typical Russian cross with a cross at the bottom. The inclination of the icon cross indicates that the cross is the scales of justice. Ancient Russian icon. Orthodox crucifix with bronze enamels.In the lower part, the fallen Old Jerusalem is depicted, in the opposite part the New Jerusalem rises.Examining the cross: the first transversal is wider and depicts Christ the Savior, together with a dove and two cherubs, with a halo in which the letters indicating 'He who is' are written.Below the Angels, are depicted four letters indicating Jesus Christus Rex Judicorum and to the right and left the letters 'King of Glory'.The body of Christ is fixed to the Cross with four nails and not with three, his head is turned to the right. Two rods can be seen along the body, a spear to the right and a sponge to the left. At the end of the two barrels there is the inscription 'Cristo Vincente'.At the point where the cross is grafted into the ground there are the letters 'The place of the Crucifix becomes Paradise'.Jesus' death is never represented in agony but always appears illuminated by a royal nobility.Material: bronzePeriod: second half 1800Measurements: 39.5x19.5cmOrigin: Moscow.