Caption

Cross from the binding of a liturgical book or processional, liturgies, processions, enamelling, Romanesque cross with a relief image of Christ and the inscription XPS/IHS. Originally enameled, currently without traces of enamel. Only the feet of the Crucified figure remain. Found in 1911 in a field near Slomniki then within the Kingdom of Poland. Described as a plaque from the binding of a liturgical book; possibly a processional cross. May come from Kacice, which belonged to the Cistercians who later settled in Mogila. Beginning of the 13th century, Limoges, France. Cross, height 21 cm, width 13.5 cm., A weathered metal cross-shaped plate with irregular edges and a group of small circular holes near the ends and along the body, showing a mottled surface with patches of green, brown, dark reddish-brown, and hints of yellowish discoloration, set against a plain neutral gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A09_128

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Keywords

Cross binding liturgical book processional liturgies processions enamelling Romanesque cross relief image Christ inscription XPS Ihs Originally enameled currently traces enamel feet Crucified figure remain 1911 field near Slomniki within Kingdom Poland Described plaque processional cross come Kacice Cistercians later settled Mogila 13th century Limoges France height 21 cm width 13.5 cm weathered metal cross-shaped plate irregular edges group small circular holes near ends body showing mottled surface patches green brown dark reddish-brown hints yellowish discoloration set plain neutral gray background.