5 3/4 in. Celtic Crucifix Boxed - 79-42561

5 3/4in. Cherry stained wood with pewter Celtic overlay, gold on pewter corpus and INRI.

The main body of the cross is made of cherry-stained wood. Cherry stain is often used to enhance the natural beauty of wood, giving it a warm, reddish-brown hue. The cross features a pewter Celtic overlay. Celtic designs are characterized by intricate knots and patterns, often symbolizing eternity or interconnectedness. The addition of a pewter Celtic overlay suggests that these intricate designs are laid over the wooden cross, adding depth and detail to the overall design. The corpus (figure of Christ) is made of gold on pewter, which likely provides a striking contrast against the pewter Celtic overlay and cherry-stained wood. The INRI inscription, typically found on crucifixes, signifies "Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum" (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews).