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Description: | Incomplete medieval gilt copper alloy appliqué figure of Christ, probably from a crucifix. Bent and broken, hollow-backed half-round torso, the head, most of the arms and the legs beneath the knee are missing. Engraved details include hair falling onto shoulders, ribs and loincloth. >36 x >87mm. Cf. a crowned head of Christ from Horningtoft (HER 44085), a slightly larger and more complete robed figure (crown missing) from Runcton Holme (HER 37303) illustrated in Norfolk Archaeology (2003), fig.7C and other figures in Enamels of Limoges 1100-1350 (1996), nos. 49-50 (both from a crucifix). Late 12th-early 13th century.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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