Accession No
1922.766
Description
Copper alloy crucifix figure. Christ’s head is inclined towards His right; arms outstretched horizontally; belted loincloth with stylised folds; bent knees with one foot above the other. Single perforation to the feet. His left hand is broken off and missing.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Medieval ?13th century ?14th century
Source
Cambridge Antiquarian Society [monetary donor]; Ambrose, Cole [collector and vendor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1922.766
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
80mm
Events
Context (Display)
Previously mounted on patterned paper-wrapped display board with typewriter label reading: 'Bronze Figure From A Crucifix. English. XIII Century. Cole-Ambrose Collection'. Upper part of display board broken off and missing.
Event Date
Author: Jan-Henrik Hartung
Context (Related Documents)
See lantern slide (LS.134955.TC1) in Photographic Collection.
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Context (Amendments / updates)
Date given by W.W.Watts F.S.A as 14th Century.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Bronze figure with outstretched arms and feet one above the other, from a crucifix.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
One hand missing.
Event Date 27/6/2001
Author: Jodi Zhang
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy crucifix figure. Christ’s head is inclined towards His right; arms outstretched horizontally; belted loincloth with stylised folds; bent knees with one foot above the other. Single perforation to the feet. His left hand is broken off and missing.
Event Date 21/11/2023
Author: Jodi Zhang
FM:45205
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