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A CRUCIFIX Wood, veneered in mother of pearl, engraved decoration depicting Jesus, the Apostles, the Virgin and back with the Via Crucis. Small losses and defects. Dim.: 35.5x14.5 cm.

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A CRUCIFIX Wood, veneered in mother of pearl, engraved decoration depicting Jesus, the Apostles, the Virgin and back with the Via Crucis. Small losses and defects. Dim.: 35.5x14.5 cm.

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