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Ships, Folk Art, and Whimsey in Bottles

Bottle 245 - Cross and Symbols

Date Added: October 1, 2005
A very small and wonderfully detailed cross with religious symbols. All in natural wood, the scene includes a cross with a plaque where the INRI would be placed. A ladder with 8 rungs leans against the cross. There is a spear, sponge on a long rod, chalice, pliers, flail, roster, crown of thorns, skull and cross bones, and wooden nails making up the carved pieces included in this bottle. All carvings are very detailed and well done. The bottle is sealed with a tamper proof stopper with crosspiece.
Type
Cross and Symbols
Category
Religious
Made Where
Germany
Bottle Size
4" x 2 1/8"
Estimated Year Made
1850 - 1880
Bottle Type
Unidentified, Pontil
Scene
Yes

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