Antique Golgotha Cross, Silver Plated Bronze, Handmade With Bronze Corpus Christi, Oak Inlay, Early 19th Century, 7 cm by 4 cm
Antique Golgotha Cross, Silver Plated Bronze, Handmade With Bronze Corpus Christi, Oak Inlay, Early 19th Century, 7 cm by 4 cm
Antique Golgotha Cross, Silver Plated Bronze, Handmade With Bronze Corpus Christi, Oak Inlay, Early 19th Century, 7 cm by 4 cm
Antique Golgotha Cross, Silver Plated Bronze, Handmade With Bronze Corpus Christi, Oak Inlay, Early 19th Century, 7 cm by 4 cm
Antique Golgotha Cross, Silver Plated Bronze, Handmade With Bronze Corpus Christi, Oak Inlay, Early 19th Century, 7 cm by 4 cm
Antique Golgotha Cross, Silver Plated Bronze, Handmade With Bronze Corpus Christi, Oak Inlay, Early 19th Century, 7 cm by 4 cm
Antique Golgotha Cross, Silver Plated Bronze, Handmade With Bronze Corpus Christi, Oak Inlay, Early 19th Century, 7 cm by 4 cm
Antique Golgotha Cross, Silver Plated Bronze, Handmade With Bronze Corpus Christi, Oak Inlay, Early 19th Century, 7 cm by 4 cm

Antique Golgotha Cross, Silver Plated Bronze, Handmade With Bronze Corpus Christi, Oak Inlay, Early 19th Century, 7 cm by 4 cm

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Antique Golgotha Cross Crucifix Handmade With Bronze Corpus Christi, Ebony Inlay, Early 19th Century, 7 cm by 4 cm

This is an absolutely beautiful example of a late 17th century or very early 18th century Golgotha crucifix. This is a pendant cross and would have been made for a nun to wear on a rosary. Probably as a gift for her taking her vows. It is made from solid bronze which has been silver plated and it has an ebony insert.

It is wonderfully detailed and the figure of Christ is exceptional. This was made by a master craftsman. Naturally, it has been much used over the centuries but that just adds to its charm.

It is entirely hand made and you can still see the original file marks along the side of this beautiful cross.

The hill where Christ was crucified was called the hill of Golgotha or Golgotha (The Place of the Skull) long before the time of Christ. The ancients, the Jews believed it was called Golgotha because this was where the skull of Adam was buried. This tradition of Adam's skull became known as The Place of the Skull. This is depicted by the skull and crossbones which adorns the foot of this cross. On the reverse is the Sacre Coeur.

This exceptional piece measures 7 cm by 44 cm not including the bail.