Medieval Norman Crucifix Figure

(Bronze, 38 grams, 11 cm.).

Circa 11th-12th century AD. A cast figure of Christ crucified, wearing a three-lobed crown, the ribs and loincloth delineated with engraved lines; the facial features modelled in the round, engraved and enhanced; with affixing holes to hands and at feet (two rivets remaining) with traces of gilding.

Provenance

From an important collection of Christian artefacts formed in the 1970's and 1980's; the property of a City Gentleman. Found Norwich, Norfolk in 1981.

Literature

See Zarnecki, G., Holt, J. and Holland, T. English Romanesque Art 1066-1200, items 236-7.

Footnotes

The figurine is executed in Romanesque style, similar to examples in the collection of Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

CONDITION

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LOT 534

Medieval Norman Crucifix Figure

Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,500

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