CRUCIFIX
H1995.1451
CRUCIFIX (Catholic) - wooden cross with figure of Jesus nailed to cross in traditional manner. Features of the figure include - blood dripping from the right side of the chest, a small cloth draped around the waist, thorn crown. A small scroll at the top of the crucifix reads 'INRI' (for Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews). One cm at each end of the crucifix has a thin metal plated section (probably in aluminium).
There is a small triangular shaped hook at the top, with an engraved leaf design on both sides.
What may have been the original price tag is on the back - small rectangular sticker.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1995.1451 |
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| Accession Date: | 20 Nov 1995 |
| Credit: | Anna Pankiw |
Material
| Wood | 0 - Whole |
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| glue/Adhesive/Unclassified |
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| Paper |
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| Pewter/Metal |
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| Aluminium/Metal |
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| Tin/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 165mm |
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| width | 85mm |
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