Bust, Christ with Crown of Thorns - 8 cm - Ebony

• Material: Historically, original versions of this specific sculpture layout were exquisitely hand-carved out of ebony wood, though molded reproduction plaques in cast metals (like bronze or pewter) or composite resins have also been modeled after this design style.
• Origin: Many fine antique ebony carvings of this exact stylistic composition date back to circa 1900 and are often attributed to Belgian or French artisans.
• Design Elements: It depicts the "Man of Sorrows" with an expressive downcast gaze, a meticulously detailed beard, a thick woven crown of thorns, and a distinct circular halo backing that frames the head