Caption

Cross from the binding of a liturgical book or a processional, Romanesque, beginning of the 13th century, possibly from Limoges, France. Enamelled originally now without traces of enamel. Relief image of Christ with the inscription XPS/IHS; only the feet of the Crucified figure remain. Described as either a plaque from a book binding or a processional cross the latter likely. Possibly originated from Kacice, connected with Cistercians from Mogila. Cross, height 21 cm, width 13.5 cm., An aged metal cross-shaped plaque with a central figure in low relief; the figure's head, torso, and legs are visible, with the feet positioned together at the bottom. The plaque shows a ringed circular motif around the figure's head and several circular raised decorations across the arms and body area. There are small round holes near the edges and along the vertical axis. The surface exhibits a weathered, mottled patina with predominant green and brown tones, with hints of darker reddish-brown on the figure and some lighter greenish highlights on raised areas; the background behind the plaque is a uniform muted gray.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A09_127

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73.6Mb (2.7Mb) / 14.3in x 20.0in / 4286 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Cross binding liturgical book processional Romanesque 13th century Limoges France Enamelled originally now traces enamel Relief image Christ inscription XPS Ihs feet Crucified figure remain Described plaque book binding processional cross latter originated Kacice connected Cistercians Mogila height 21 cm width 13.5 cm aged metal cross-shaped plaque central figure low relief figure's head torso legs visible positioned together bottom ringed circular motif several circular raised decorations across arms body area small round holes near edges vertical axis surface exhibits weathered mottled patina predominant green brown tones hints darker reddish-brown figure lighter greenish highlights raised areas background uniform muted gray.