Antique French Crucifix Cross with Ceramic Praying Angel and Skull & Crossbones

Product Details

Item #:

14-9-0

Dimensions (inches):

12H x 4.75W x 2.75D

Comment:

The beautifully crafted ceramic body of Jesus Christ and the unusual ceramic base of this Antique Standing Crucifix Cross are very interesting. A sweet-faced, angel with rosy cheeks is deep in prayer beneath a skull and crossbones on the base, which is the hill of Golgotha where Jesus Christ was crucified. This contrast between the cherub and the skull of death urges us to remember that life is fleeting and that we should abide by Christian principles while we still breathe.

Origin:

France

Date:

1920

Material:

Ceramic,Wood

CERAMIC

The word ceramic originates from the ancient Greek word keramikos, meaning potter's clay. The practice of making ceramics has been in existence for nearly 30,000 years. Clay, the primary ingredient for any ceramic, is primarily made of aluminum silicate, which is a malleable soil from crumbling rocks. Ceramics can be grouped according to the type of clay used, the temperature at which the clay is fired, and the duration of the firing.

Condition

Condition:

GOOD

In overall good condition. Antique and vintage items by their very nature show normal wear to finish and miscellaneous scratches, nicks, and dings due to age and use. As we define 'good condition' relative to the stated age of the piece, we would expect to see 'character marks' consistent with that age and could include nicks or dings to a wooden, metal, enamel, or chalkware object, wear to a painted surface, speckling on a mirror, crazing, wear to gilding, or manufacturing glaze skips in ceramic finish, wear to a label, and some original decorative trim may be missing. If ceramic/porcelain restoration has been done, it is of museum-quality so that it is hardly discernible and would be specifically mentioned in the listing. 'Good condition' could include very small fleabite chips or very small hairline cracks in any glass, ceramic, or marble item, but these would be specifically mentioned in the listing.

Item Specifics:

Shows normal wear to the finish and miscellaneous nicks, dings, and scratches due to age and use.

Shipping

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Additional Information

Subject:

JESUS CHRIST

Jesus of Nazareth (2 BC - 36 AD), also known as Jesus Christ, is the central figure of Christianity and is revered by most Christian churches as the Son of God and the incarnation of God. The principal sources of information regarding the life of Jesus and His teachings are the four canonical gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) in the New Testament. Biblical scholars agree Jesus was a Galilean Jew, who was regarded as a teacher and healer. He was baptized by John the Baptist and crucified in Jerusalem under the order of Pontius Pilate. Christian views of Jesus center on the belief that he is divine, is the Messiah whose coming was prophesied in the Old Testament, and that he was resurrected after his crucifixion. His mother was the Virgin Mary, also known as Our Lady or the Madonna.

, SKULL AND CROSSBONES

The skull and crossbones is a reference to John's Gospel 18:19 that the place of his crucifixion was called 'Golgotha' (tr. 'the Place of a Skull'). The skull and crossbones is also known as a 'Momento Mori,' Reminder of Death.

Subject Keywords:

Jesus Christ,Skull & Crossbones

Style:

Religious RELIGIOUS

Religion is often described as a communal system for the coherence of belief focusing on a system of thought, unseen being, person, or object that is considered sacred, divine, or of the highest truth. The Christian religion is centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God.

Christianity has played a prominent role in shaping Western civilization since the 4th century. Currently Christianity has between 1.5 billion and 2.1 billion followers, representing about a quarter to a third of the world's population. With more than 1 billion members, the Roman Catholic Church is the largest church representing over half of all Christians and one sixth of the world's population.

Object:

Standing Cross Crucifix

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