Crucifix

1977.06.0002

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Crucifix (1977.06.0002)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Europe, East : Russia
Period	N/A
Date	19th century
Culture	Russian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	34.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	17.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	0.7 cm
Weight	690 g
Measuring Remarks	N/A
Materials	Metal--Bronze, Glass--Enamel
Manufacturing Processes	Cast, Enamelling, Engraving, Inscribing

Research Remarks

Description	Artifact of the Month, 2003 "On his recent trip to Yugoslavia, Rasio Dunatov was commissioned by the Center director and by Georgette Meredith, director of our World Heritage Museum, to look for suitable items from the Slavic countries for inclusion in the museum's permanent collection. We are pleased to report that on September 2 the following items were presented to the museum: a 19th century Russian icon with a fine silver cover, an elaborately decorated 19th century Russian cross, two 19th century Czech crystal decanters, and two pieces of an elaborate Macedonian wedding costume from the second half of the 19th century.", Russian and East European Center, CENTER NEWS, Issue No. 11, September 19, 1977
Published Description	Under Review
Bibliography	Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication	Gift of the Russian and East European Center, UIUC
Reproduction	No

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