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THB19th C. Russian Enameled Brass Three-Bar Cross
Lot 181
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Dec 6, 2018
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2018-12-06 10:00:00
2018-12-06 10:00:00
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Day 2 of an important 2-dy auction featuring ancient and ethnographic art from around the world. Today's sale will feature Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Ethnographic, Spanish Colonial, Fine Art, much more. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Day 2 of an important 2-dy auction featuring ancient and ethnographic art from around the world. Today's sale will feature Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Ethnographic, Spanish Colonial, Fine Art, much more. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 19th century CE. A cast-brass, three-bar cross with the crucified Christ taking central place with smaller scenes depicting his life surrounding him in low relief creating the detailed, ornate effect that is so common to Orthodox religious art. The cross has twin panels hanging down from the central bar of the cross and depict the Virgin Mary and three saints, and five square scenes from Christ's life placed around the upper bar flanked by six symbols of the of the Holy Spirit. Areas of inlaid cobalt blue, pale sky-blue, and opaque white enamel bring forth the background and give depth to the cross. Size: 3.7" W x 7.875" H (9.4 cm x 20 cm).
The three-barred cross is the most symbolic and common shape in the Orthodox Church. The short topmost bar represents the sign reading "This is the King of the Jews" from Luke 23:38 that was nailed to the top of Christ's cross; the short bottom-most bar represents the foot rest on Christ's cross. This is depicted as slanted because it is believed that, in Christ's final moments, he kicked it out of place. The right-side points upward to Heaven and the left side points downward to Hell. Here the uppermost bar contains a scene from heaven; the lower bar a scene on earth. At the bottom of the cross is a skull which represents the skull of Adam, and below his feet are four letters meaning, "The place of the skull has become Paradise," to remind us that Adam lost Paradise through forbidden knowledge, and that Christ will return us to it.
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection
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#128555Two small perforations near Christ's left hand. Minor nicks and abrasions to arms, relief details, base, and verso, slight bending to overall form, with fading and losses to some inlaid enamel decorations, and softening to finer details, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and fine patina throughout.Condition
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