Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art - 15th July 2006

Lot 104

A gilt bronze and cloisonn crucifix

Estimate £500 - £800

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Description

A gilt bronze and cloisonn crucifix, applied with a cast model of Christ, the arms of the cross decorated with panels of buildings including St. Peter's square, Rome. Some wear. 19th century China, 31cm. Cf. H Brinker & A Lutz, Chinese Cloisonn, the Pierre Uldrey Collection no.375 for another example.