Antique Mother Of Pearl Reliquary Crucifix

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A lovely late 19th century Crucifix, made from Olive Wood. The work is typical of Jerusalem craftsmen although this is more ornate than usual examples. The MOP has been cut, shaped and carved and shows representations of the Evangelists. There is some minor loss which does not detract from the overall look of the piece. The obverse side has been fourteen circular holes, covered with numbered disks of MOP to seal in the fragments of stone gathered from the fourteen Stations of the Cross, stopping points, along the Via Dolorosa, the way through the streets of Jerusalem which Christ followed on his way to His Crucifixion at Golgotha. This is a lovely devotional or artistic piece.

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Business Name: Abbott Antiques & Collectables, Norfolk
Name: Fr. Paul
Email: Abbottantiquesandcollectables@gmail.com
Phone: 01692 538161
Website: https://www.abbottantiquesandcollectables.com

Address:
Norfolk,
United Kingdom.

Note:
Abbott Antiques is a small business selling antique and collectable quality items at affordable prices. We specialise in Curiosities, Religious pieces, Items of Provenance, miniature, rare and interesting items, although as a general dealer we sell a variety of items. Our belief is to encourage people in their collecting. We have many years of experience, having traded from our shop, various Antique Centres in Norfolk, selling both to local and international collectors and dealers. We offer also a 'finding service' and undertake research, at no extra cost. Personally, we collect little, although we are very fond of automata, having a small collection of such items.