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A Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Wood Apostle Cross
Possibly Macau, China, 18th - 19th century
The cross-section inlaid with incised mother-of-pearl to depict flowers and various symbols including the Holy Spirit as a dove encircled by the crown of thorns, the Sacred Heart and the chalice, the Implements of the Passion, each end with a ruyi-shaped scroll
55.2cm. high
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