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A BRONZE PROCESSIONAL CROSS
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A BRONZE PROCESSIONAL CROSS

THE CORPUS POSSIBLY SCANDINAVIAN, 12TH CENTURY

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A BRONZE PROCESSIONAL CROSS
THE CORPUS POSSIBLY SCANDINAVIAN, 12TH CENTURY
The cross associated; the reverse of the cross engraved with symbols of the four Evangelists on the terminals and the Lamb in the centre; on a later ebonised stepped wood base.
Dark brown patina with medium brown high points; traces of gilding; losses; other minor damages.
117/8 in. (30.2 cm.) high
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This processional cross was probably manufactured in Scandinavia as the result of strong Christian influence on the pagan Nordic lands. A common feature in decorative metalwork is animal ornament, linked spirals and scrolled finials as evident from the incised figures on the back of the cross.