Bidspirit auction | Hanging crucifix of sacred art.

Hanging crucifix of sacred art. Bronze and ebony. Indicated weight 37 grams. Circa 1850. 19th century - Solid bronze, worked with various polishes and engravings, and inlaid with ebony. Measures 11 x 5 x 1.3 cm. This liturgical crucifix was designed as a pendant for members of religious orders, featuring a figure of Christ modeled on a cross whose engraved treatment simulates the texture of wood. The front incorporates an ebony inlay, creating a dark contrast with the warm tone of the bronze and drawing attention to the central figure. Based on the information provided, the scale and suspension system suggest it belonged to a nun's or priest's habit around 1850.