Crucifix - Silver, Enamel - 1700-1750 - Byzantine Crucifix
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Description from the seller
Byzantine-style chased silver crucifix — Anatolia or Levant, 18th century
Mount Athos?
Silver crucifix (800/1000 fineness), finely chiseled on both sides.
Each side illustrates a major scene from the life of Christ:
• The obverse depicts the Crucifixion, framed by the figures of the Virgin, Saint John and angels in adoration;
• The reverse side depicts the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan, being blessed by Saint John the Baptist under the gaze of angels.
The decoration is punctuated by frames with motifs of beaded circles and stylized scrolls, in the Byzantine and post-Byzantine iconographic tradition of the workshops of the Levant or Anatolia. Some vestiges of turquoise and yellow blue enamels remain in the halos and backgrounds, highlighting the original richness of the piece.
The crucifix rests on a pyramidal pedestal decorated with floral crosshatching and a slender, faceted shaft.
A work of fine quality, in the style and technique characteristic of the 18th century Eastern Christian period.
Dimensions: height 18.5 cm
Weight: 151.5 g
Material: silver (800/1000)
Probable origin: Anatolia or Levant, 18th century
Condition: good overall condition, signs of wear, slight traces of missing enamel, original patina preserved.
Photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement their presentation. They allow you to assess their condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
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Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
Translated by Google TranslateByzantine-style chased silver crucifix — Anatolia or Levant, 18th century
Mount Athos?
Silver crucifix (800/1000 fineness), finely chiseled on both sides.
Each side illustrates a major scene from the life of Christ:
• The obverse depicts the Crucifixion, framed by the figures of the Virgin, Saint John and angels in adoration;
• The reverse side depicts the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan, being blessed by Saint John the Baptist under the gaze of angels.
The decoration is punctuated by frames with motifs of beaded circles and stylized scrolls, in the Byzantine and post-Byzantine iconographic tradition of the workshops of the Levant or Anatolia. Some vestiges of turquoise and yellow blue enamels remain in the halos and backgrounds, highlighting the original richness of the piece.
The crucifix rests on a pyramidal pedestal decorated with floral crosshatching and a slender, faceted shaft.
A work of fine quality, in the style and technique characteristic of the 18th century Eastern Christian period.
Dimensions: height 18.5 cm
Weight: 151.5 g
Material: silver (800/1000)
Probable origin: Anatolia or Levant, 18th century
Condition: good overall condition, signs of wear, slight traces of missing enamel, original patina preserved.
Photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement their presentation. They allow you to assess their condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
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Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
1 g
Title additional information
Byzantine Crucifix
No. of items
1
Material
Enamel, Silver
Country of Origin
Lebanon
Height
19 cm
Width
8 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Depth
5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1700-1750
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