Saturday, February 26, 2011

Russian Orthodox Crucifix Bronze Icon Cross with Angels - II

Russian Orthodox Bronze Icon Cross with Angels

  • Made of bronze. 
  • Heavy casting. 
  • Words of prayer on the reverse.
  • Dimensions: 6 x 3 -1/2  in; Weight : 5 oz
Christ is shown crucified on Mount Golgotha. Above, God the Father is seen with two angels and the dove of the Holy Spirit. The skull of Adam at the foot of the cross. Large numbers of bronze crosses like this one were cast in Russia for private devotion.


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