Bronze crucifix Cyrillic homily XIX century 35 x 20 cm
Bronze crucifix Cyrillic homily XIX century 35 x 20 cm.Orthodox crucifix in bronze from Russian, made in the early 19th century, characterized by a black and white enameled background.This crucifix is typically Byzantine, with a third arm inclined at the base to remind us of how the cross is the 'scales of justice'. Christ is depicted as affixed to the cross by four nails, unlike the Western tradition, and along his sides there are two reeds with a spear and a sponge at the end, symbols of the...
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Bronze crucifix Cyrillic homily XIX century 35 x 20 cm.Orthodox crucifix in bronze from Russian, made in the early 19th century, characterized by a black and white enameled background.This crucifix is typically Byzantine, with a third arm inclined at the base to remind us of how the cross is the 'scales of justice'. Christ is depicted as affixed to the cross by four nails, unlike the Western tradition, and along his sides there are two reeds with a spear and a sponge at the end, symbols of the Passion. At its feet you can see Jerusalem, while under the cross you can see the skull of Adam, a symbol of all humanity redeemed from original sin thanks to the sacrifice of the Savior.Above the cross, the Byzantine cosmos is depicted, with Christ on his nimbus blessing with one hand and holding the world in the other. Below him two angels are waiting to receive the body and soul of Jesus.Another peculiarity of this crucifix is the back, which sees written a homily in Cyrillic decorated with stylized stars and abstract designs, plus a second Byzantine cross.This precious cross icon measures 34.7x17.7 cm and is shipped with a certificate of authenticity and export document.