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Carved wooden cross with scenes of the Twelve Feasts and a twining Renaissance tendril springing from a mask
unknown artist1500/1599
Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
Athens, Greece
Carved wooden cross with scenes of the Twelve Feasts and a twining Renaissance tendril springing from a mask. The older crosses are probably of Cretan manufacture, with Late-Gothic and Renaissance elements blending with Post-Byzantine iconography.16th c. H. 0,233 m. (ΓΕ 14062)
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- Title: Carved wooden cross with scenes of the Twelve Feasts and a twining Renaissance tendril springing from a mask
- Creator: unknown artist
- Date Created: 1500/1599
- Physical Dimensions: w70 x h233 cm (complete)
- More Info: Benaki Museum - Benaki Museum
- Type: ritual or religious vessel
- Rights: Benaki Museum
- External Link: Benaki Museum
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