ANTIQUE BLACK FOREST CRUCIFIX SPLENDID CARVING
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INFO AND MEASUREMENTS TO FOLLOW SHIPPING INSURANCE INCLUDED IN FLAT RATE POSTAGE FEE This one-of-a-kind Crucifix has so much detail and signification and symbolization. Note the ladder behind Jesus, as well as the rocks below. This piece is in beautiful condition, and has a wonderful dark color to it. It is also very solid and on the heavier side. The only insignificant flaw is that Jesus' feet are not physically nailed down as is his hands. It really does not need this anyway. This is a beautiful piece! MEASURES: 19.25"H X 5.75W AT BASE X 6.5"W AT WIDEST POINT Below is the significance of the letters on the inscribed plaques: The letters "INRI" are initials for the Latin title that Pontius Pilate had written over the head of Jesus Christ on the cross ( John 19:19 ). Latin was the official language of the Roman Empire. "The words were "Iesvs Nazarenvs Rex Ivdaeorvm." Latin uses "I" instead of the English "J", and "V" instead of "U" (i.e., Jesus Nazarenus Rex Judaeorum). The English translation is " Jesus of Nazareth , the King of the Jews." ""The Early Church adopted the first letters of each word of this inscription "INRI" as a symbol. Throughout the centuries INRI has appeared in many paintings of the crucifixion ""By the way, Pilate's title for Christ was actually written in three languages . " "And Pilate wrote a title,
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