Cross in cypress wood carved with scenes of the New Testament
Maker
(woodcarver)
1700-1799
Serbia (Sombor) 18th century (metalworker)
1700-1799
1700-1799
Serbia (Sombor) 18th century (metalworker)
1700-1799
Title
Cross in cypress wood carved with scenes of the New Testament
Date of Production
1700 - 1725
Medium
Carved cypress wood with silver gilt, semi-precious stone and paste setting.
Dimensions
Height: 45.1 cm
Width: 22.7 cm
Width: 22.7 cm
Accession Number
O.1966.GP.268
Mode of Acquisition
Gambier Parry, bequest, 1966
Credit
The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Location
Not currently on display
Keywords
Provenance
Information not yet known or updated
Inscriptions
Inscription: inscription : inscribed : on stem of mount : in Old Slavonic : [translated - accents not reproduced] This crucifix of the Church of the Presentation of the Most Holy Mother of God in the Monastery of Gomionica was commissioned by the Hieromonk Antony Vlot X3.P.M.H. (HZ.R.M.N.) God bless him. It was paid for by Avram and by Gvozden, Ivro and Dabo Sankovic. Handmade by Stefan Ivankovic in Sombor
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