A group of four crucifixes and corpora
Carved wood; one corpus with remains of polychrome decoration; bone inlays to the terminals of the cross. 1) Crucifix, worked from a single piece, inscribed "INRI". Corpus in relief, above it a bearded half-length figure with an orb, over a dove; at the foot of the cross the Virgin as Mater Dolorosa; Arma Christi and a sliding panel to the reverse. The bone inlay to the right terminal lacking; the sliding panel cannot be opened. 2) Corpus with inclined head and knotted loincloth, both arms lacking. 3) Corpus with twisted loincloth, both arms lacking, dense woodworm infestation. 4) Corpus with crown of thorns and girded loincloth, both arms lacking, only remains of the polychrome decoration surviving, mounted on a metal rod in a modern wooden base. H. 15–31 cm.
Condition: III -
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Carved wood; one corpus with remains of polychrome decoration; bone inlays to the terminals of the cross. 1) Crucifix, worked from a single piece, inscribed "INRI". Corpus in relief, above it a bearded half-length figure with an orb, over a dove; at the foot of the cross the Virgin as Mater Dolorosa; Arma Christi and a sliding panel to the reverse. The bone inlay to the right terminal lacking; the sliding panel cannot be opened. 2) Corpus with inclined head and knotted loincloth, both arms lacking. 3) Corpus with twisted loincloth, both arms lacking, dense woodworm infestation. 4) Corpus with crown of thorns and girded loincloth, both arms lacking, only remains of the polychrome decoration surviving, mounted on a metal rod in a modern wooden base. H. 15–31 cm.
Condition: III -
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