Silver Bronze Altar Crucifix desk Lenght: 3 1/8" (8cm)

Lenght: 3 1/8" (8cm)

This exquisite antique Russian Orthodox icon depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child

The red and turquoise blue glazed pottery centerpiece features leaves and lion paws

there is a latine text: "S Raynaldo de cistercio abb IV B Othone de morimondo abbIII fundatur monasterium de aquabella guillelmo abb restauratur stephano IV""1137 S Raynaldo of the cistercio abb IV B Otho of Morimondo abbot III founded the monastery of aquabella abbot williamlla is restored to Stephen IV 1816 "This religious pendant commemorates the 40 years of restoration of the Abbey of Notre-Dame d'Aiguebelle 1816

Silver Bronze Altar Crucifix desk Lenght: 3 1/8" (8cm)A gorgeous French antique standing cross dating to the 19th century. The altar crucifix measures 23 3 8 inches high (59,5cm). The beautiful religious piece displays an INRI plaque and a lamb. Lion paws feet. Acanthus leaves motifs. Magnificent work. Good antique condition with some normal signs of ages. A crack on one foot. Antique patina. One nail is missing. Please take a close look at the photos, they are an integral part of the description.