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LOT 2186
Eastern European Bronze Cross
CIRCA 18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/8 in. (66 grams, 11 cm).
Formed with three horizontal bands, central figure of crucified Jesus; a pair of angels, dove and Jahve to the upper part; legend in azbuka on both faces. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex Constable collection, 1990s.
Ex P. Morris collection.
Literature
Cf. The British Museum, registration number 1878,1230.665; Slovak National Gallery, inventory number P 2318.
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