Roman Enameled Bronze Crucifix Dated 11thc

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We are offering for sale a remarkable Christ of Majesty in enamelled bronze, dated to the 11th century. This exceptional crucifix has a blue and red enamelling typical of medieval Romanesque art.

Characteristics:
Christ on the cross with a long draped robe, with parallel vertical folds, held at the waist by a golden belt. The robe, polychromed in dark blue, has long sleeves, contrasting with the usual colobium which often stops at the elbows.
Imposing head, representing a fifth of the total height, with wide open eyes, a narrow nose, hair falling in curls and a pointed beard ending in twists.
The widely extended hands are sculpted with an accentuated realism, and the fingers separated, a distinctive archaic sign. The thin feet rest parallel on a square board.
The face has an oriental Byzantine character, an important stylistic trait for this period.
Dimensions:
133 mm x 119 mm
This crucifix is ​​a rare and unique piece, ideal for collectors of religious art and medieval antiquities.

Shipping: Very careful packaging and delivery.

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