Orthodox cross early 19th century enameled bronze 35x20 cm

Orthodox cross early 19th century enameled bronze 34.5x17 cm.This is a typical orthodox crucifix cross made with a bronze casting technique, enameled and enriched with a blue tint. Made in Moscow, Russia.Starting from the bottom, a transversal inclined and long with respect to the support of the feet, which recalls ''The Cross is the balance of justice''.On the lower inclined part, there is depicted the fallen old Jerusalem, with the temple tent torn asunder, and on the opposite side the rising New Jerusalem.Examining the cross from above: the first cross is wider than the usual Roman sign with the inscription INRI, in fact note the cosmic sense wanted by the Byzantine tradition, above the figure of Christ the Savior with the classic Greek letters indicating ' 'He who is', with the blessing right hand and the world in the other.Under the dove, there are two cherubs with 6 wings and a human face, related to the inscription ''Angels of the Lord'', who await the Soul and Body of the son of Almighty God.On the right and left, respectively, the four letters that indicate Jesus Christus Rex Judicorum, King of Glory.Immediately below the inscription ''In the name of your sacrifice we await the Resurrection of your glory'', which can also be replaced with ''Let us bow down to your cross and glorify your Resurrection''.In memory of Christ's passion there are spears and sponges, and unlike what is reported in the West, Christ is crucified with three nails and not four.At the bottom note the skull of Adam to signify the whole of humanity that falls into sin and is redeemed thanks to the Passion and death of Our Lord Jesus Christ. In the Eastern tradition, Christ's death always appears illuminated by a royal nobility and is not represented in agony and in the signs of his bloody Passion.This crucifix includes a certificate of originality, drawn up by an expert registered in a register of professionals of rare and antique pieces.