RARE ANTIQUE C. 17 - 18th CENTURY CAST BRONZE CATHOLIC " BUDDED " CRUCIFIX PENDANT
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:31550036 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown |
| Featured Refinements: Antique Catholic Crucifix pendant | Material: Bronze or similar copper alloy |
Rarely well preserved antique larger(approx. 1-3/4” tall with solid bale) Catholic Crucifix pendant featuringprimitive Medieval-style cast bronze design with high-relief image of the Crucified Savior and "budded" crossbar ends. The side and the bottom crossbar ends have three circles, or"buds" each, whereas the top incorporates the necklace bale as a partof the three-budded design. In a Christian context, such a design couldsymbolically represent the Holy Trinity, similarly to t...he three-leaved clover, or Shamrock. The Crucifix appears to be hand made from bronze or similarcopper-based metal alloy. It shows distinct marks from the maker's grinding file tools. Origin likely c. 17-18th century Western Europe, butcould be earlier, possibly late Medieval. The Crucifix and its necklace bale showsignificant signs of wear consistent with its suggested age includingdeformations of the original shape, reduced quality of artwork, scratches, dents, and original uncleaned dark green patina likely accumulated over many centuries. Thesize of the Crucifix is shown on the photographs for this listing.Please examine all photographs carefully and do your own research if necessary. Please note that photographs are an important part of the item's description. The U.S. quarter coin, decorative stone and measuring meter are not for sale, and are photographed with the item in order to provide a size reference and artistic background. Please ask all questions before making a purchase. There are no guarantees with the listing because most items are original vintage or antique objects that are quite old. All items are sold "as is" with no returns because of a change of mind offered. Shipping and handling is free for the continental US. International shipping is handled by Ebay Global Shipping Program. International buyers, please familiarize yourself with the Global Shipping Program through the Ebay "Help" section and ask your shipping questions, if any, prior to buying. Please note that customs regulations differ from country to country, and it is a buyer's responsibility to ensure that any customs fees or other duties collected by the buyer's country are paid and satisfied in full.
