Antique wooden cross with mother of pearl inlays. 
Most likely from the Holy Land. This type of crosses were made for pilgrims in Franciscan workshops in the late 18th century and early 19th..
Different types of wood have been used.
Mother of pearl details all around the cross. They have discoloured in places.
Several mother of pearl pieces have been lost with time as seen in the photographs. The ones on the sides of the cross are almost all missing.
It was handmade and everything is irregular.
The horizontal bar of the cross moves.
Some symbols and the INRI sign were painted in black but the paint has faded or is gone in places.
Hole at the top and a previous owner inserted some thread.
There are some chips in the wood and some cracks.
This is a very old piece and it has signs of age such as scratches, stains, fade, chips or small holes. It is a beautiful and rare piece!
Size: 22.8 x 11.1 cm / 8.66 x 4.33 inches
 
The pictures are part of the description.
 
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