Medieval Painted Bone Crucifix Figure
Circa 13th-14th century AD.
The figure of Christ on the cross, shown after death with head drooping and legs transfixed with a single nail through both feet; long hair and full beard. Wears loincloth around waist. Sockets for either arm.
Intended for crucifix.
Very fine condition. Bone, 14 grams, 9.2cm high.
Provenance: Part of a important collection of Christian artefacts formed in the 1970's and 1980's; the property of a City Gentlem ...click for details
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