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Description: | Medieval leaded copper alloy figure of Christ, probably of 13th or 14th century dateThe figure is incomplete, having lost the arms (with a length of 40.7mm, a surviving width of 19.1mm and a weight of 8.0g) and is of low D-shaped section (with a thickness of 4.5mm). The reverse is slightly hollowed, possibly to accept solder and is unfinished, with no other means of attachment on the fragment. Christ is depicted during crucifixion with shoulder length hair and with a beard and head tilted to his right. The facial features are moulded but are now worn. The eyes appear to be closed. Details of the chest and neck are grooved, with the neck suggesting straining of the muscles. The base of the figure is rounded and does not appear to be broken. It would be very unusual for a depiction of Christ on the cross without depicting the legs, and it is possible that the item is a failed casting. The surface is mid-grey and seemingly has a high lead content, with small areas of green patina surviving in the grooved recesses. If the figure was gilt, no discernible evidence survives. The break across the Christ's right arm occurred comparatively recently.The depiction of Christ suggests a Romanesque style, the lack of finishing on the reverse and the low relief, would seem to suggest that the figure was intended for attached to an item of religious significance, possibly a pax or similar. The suggestion of a failed casting with no evidence of gilding or finishing may imply a workshop in the vicinity of the findspot.
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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