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321 - Medieval Bronze Corpus Christi Crucifix. Swabia, 12th century A.D. Modelled in the half-round and hollow to the reverse, with extended arms and elongated hands, crowned head tilted and lentoid eyes downcast in solemn expression, long hanks of hair falling on his shoulders; wearing a knee-length pleated garment, secured to the waist with a thick cord; chevron rib detailing; pierced hands and block beneath feet. Cf. Bavarian National Museum online collection, Ma.207 and Ma.208.1. 150 grams, 14.1 cm (5 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
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Medieval Bronze Corpus Christi Crucifix. Swabia, 12th century A.D. Modelled in the half-round and hollow to the reverse, with extended arms and elongated hands, crowned head tilted and lentoid eyes downcast in solemn expression, long hanks of hair falling on his shoulders; wearing a knee-length pleated garment, secured to the waist with a thick cord; chevron rib detailing; pierced hands and block beneath feet. Cf. Bavarian National Museum online collection, Ma.207 and Ma.208.1. 150 grams, 14.1 cm (5 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) From the collection of Prof. Dr Rudolf Schnellbach, the Director of the Baden State Museum. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13529-262856. In accordance with the old tradition derived from Byzantium, Christ is depicted as alive, with nailed hands. It may have once been part of an altar decoration or, rather, placed above or in the chancel arch of a church. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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