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Description: | A debased silver figurine of Christ on the cross. The figurine is well made and in great detail; the face, crown of Thorns, torso and other musculature is well defined. There are nail holes (rivet holes) through each hand and the feet, which would have attached the figure to a wooden cross. The reverse of the figurine is equally well sculptured, but has a hollow opening in the back, probably intended to hold a vial of holy water. Although the figurine is made of silver there are no hallmarks as the quality is not high enough to warrant marking. It is likely that the figurine would have hung on the wall of a religious (or personal) institution. From the design and method of manufacture this figurine would appear to date to the 19th century, possibly even the 20th century. Therefore due to its age it would not qualify as Treasure under the stipulations of the 1996 Act.
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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