Crucifix in Original Box
Date1964
MediumVenetian bronze, copper, cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 11 3/4 x 7in. (29.8 x 17.8cm)
Other (height x width x depth of box): 12 5/16 x 7 1/2 x 1 5/8in. (31.3 x 19.1 x 4.2cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Objects
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
Object number2005.180.47a-c
DescriptionVenetian bronze and copper crucifix (.a) in original box (.b-.c).
(.a) Crucifix is a venetain bronze cross with a small hole at the top and bottom for hanging. Engraved at top of cross, "I.N.R.I". A copper figure of Jesus hangs at center.Two original screws accompany crucifix in a clear ziplock bag, in box.
(b.) Box lid is covered by a light blue plaid design. One edge of box has a white label, printed across, "FLAT / CRUCIFIX 1-12 DOZEN NO. 20 / FINISH VENETIAN BRONZE w/ Copper IMAGE"; the "20", "venetian gold," and "image" are all stamped on label while "w/ copper" is hand written in pencil.
(c.) Bottom of box, hand written in pencil, "Capobianco", stamped next to it, "JUN 8, 1964".
(.a) Crucifix is a venetain bronze cross with a small hole at the top and bottom for hanging. Engraved at top of cross, "I.N.R.I". A copper figure of Jesus hangs at center.Two original screws accompany crucifix in a clear ziplock bag, in box.
(b.) Box lid is covered by a light blue plaid design. One edge of box has a white label, printed across, "FLAT / CRUCIFIX 1-12 DOZEN NO. 20 / FINISH VENETIAN BRONZE w/ Copper IMAGE"; the "20", "venetian gold," and "image" are all stamped on label while "w/ copper" is hand written in pencil.
(c.) Bottom of box, hand written in pencil, "Capobianco", stamped next to it, "JUN 8, 1964".
Status
Not on view
Bridgeport Gun Implement Co.
Richard Welling
20th century
