"Cruciform Votive Pestle (marterle) In Sandy Stone In 2 Parts, Dated 1727, Germany."
Extremely rare carved sandstone oratory, representing the Lord Jesus Christ crucified at the top and Saint Mary in pain at the bottom, formerly erected in the field. Provenance: Private collection in Franconia, probably Würzburg. Dated 1727, with an engraved inscription, in old German: "Dieses Creutz......?". Damaged condition and missing parts. 
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