Description:

Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 18th century CE. A cast-bronze cross with an integral suspension loop, four pellet-shaped light rays extending from the exterior corners, and an interior Orthodox cross flanked by the spear and vinegar stick, two instruments of the Passion. The monogram uPbC (King of Glory) is above the interior cross, IC XC (Jesus Christ) is on each respective lateral terminal, and MAPE (the place of the cross has become paradise) is below the image of Adam's skull in the cave. The main interior crossbar displays two Cyrillic quotes; when translated, the first says, "the sun hid its light and the moon turned into blood;" and the second states, "Before Thy cross we bow down O Master, and Thy Holy Resurrection we glorify." The verso has a faded diamond and heart design; the obverse side displays remnants of the original creamy-yellow enameled designs, and the entire cross has a lovely pale-green patina. Size: 1.25" W x 2.125" H (3.2 cm x 5.4 cm).

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection

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#128346

  • Condition: Small perforated area near center of interior cross. Age-commensurate surface wear, slight bending to overall form, fading to lettering and details, yellow enamel remnants visible, and pale green patina throughout. Integral suspension loop as shown.

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