Antique Art Deco silver and bone crucifix with crucified Christ, Europe, ca. 1920–1940
Antique Art Deco silver and bone crucifix with crucified Christ, Europe, ca. 1920–1940
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Antique Art Deco cross with a bone body and silver-plated ornamental applications. It features a relief figure of the crucified Christ, with outstretched arms, a tilted head, and a loincloth rendered in folds. The inscription INRI appears above the figure. The four ends of the cross are protected by octagonal-profile silver mounts, decorated with stylized plant motifs and raised geometric details. It includes a top ring for wearing it suspended.
Crosses of this format were used as objects of personal devotion, both to be worn around the neck and to accompany rosaries and other religious accessories. The combination of bone with silver-plated applications is found in European religious metalwork from the first decades of the 20th century. The geometric profiles of the finials and the stylization of their plant motifs reflect the influence of Art Deco on devotional objects of the period.
- Style: Art Deco
- Decoration/Motif: Crucified Christ, INRI inscription, octagonal finials with stylized plant motifs
- Period/Dating: ca. 1920–1940
- Origin: Europe
- Silver-plated: Yes
- Materials: Silver-plated and bone
- Hallmarks/Punches: Not identified
- Dimensions: 7.5 × 4.6 cm
- Weight: 6.66 g
These items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections inherent to their age and use. Examine the photos carefully. We offer an accurate description; if you need to confirm a detail, write to us before purchasing.
It features a patina acquired over time on the silver elements and small marks and visible surface lines on the reverse of the body of the cross.
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