Description:
- Reproduction of the Reliquary of the Vera Cruz of Astorga, made using various pieces of lace, and finished off with coloured gemstones, resulting in a beautiful filigree.
- The Cross is attached to a board background lined with a green cloth, framed with a gilded wooden fillet.
- The Reliquary of the Vera Cruz is kept in the cathedral of Astorga, in the province of León, Spain. It is a double-armed cross of gold, precious stones and gilded silver. It was made between the 12th and 13th century.
- In the Basilica of the town of Caravaca de la Cruz, in the province of Murcia, Spain, a very similar cross is preserved, which is flanked by two angels.
Conservation and damage:
- The Cross is in a good state of preservation.
- The lower fixing of the cross has come loose from the bottom of the panel.
- The object shows wear and tear typical of it"s age.
Comments:
- Both the measurements and the weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector"s item and decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not the same as the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos.
- The description is not a detailed description of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.
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