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Posted 7 years ago

I need help identifying the symbols on this 1900c Italian mosaic crucifix.

Italian Micro Mosaic Cross On Pedestal
Antique micro mosaic cross on pedestal with Vatikan scenes, silver colored metal.

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kyratango, 7 years ago
Hi, welcome to CW :-)

Beautiful micromosaic!
The symbols on it are related to "Arma Christi" aka instruments of the Passion.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arma_Christi
Gabriel.D, 7 years ago
Hi Kyratango,

That is very helpful. I now know what the Symbols are; from top to bottom I see a
Lance, Hammer, Sponge, Pincers, Ladder, Nails, Piller and Flagellum.

The flowers are still a mystery, I recall that at burial the Jews would place flowers on the body before the wrapping with the Shroud. Not sure if that is what is represented here.

Thanks Again.

Gabriel
vetraio50, 7 years ago
The Colosseum behind Christ's head. Above it St Peter's Basilica, ... the other two are more difficult .....

Check out this beauty of AGRAM:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/216413-very-very-large-micro-mosaic-crusifix-5
Gabriel.D, 7 years ago
Thank you for the posting and advice. I will follow up from here. Take care.

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