Micromosaic Cross

Adorn and decorate with Italian micro-mosaics and shop this micro-mosaic cross for sale. Dating to the late 19th-early 20th century, this exquisite crucifix crafted of fine inlaid glass or tesserae and a steel frame displays a relief sculpture of Christ on the cross and an ornately decorated crucifix with floral bouquets, a Roman pillar, and a ladder on the left and right panels.

The horizontal circular bale presents this item as ideal as a unique large necklace pendant or a unique element of wall decor for a gallery style wall decor, this antique cross. This is a brilliant purchase for anyone looking for unique antique Italian religious jewelry or micro mosaic jewelry dating to the turn of the century. The crucifix palette details a vibrant and richly colored blue, red, and yellow, with embellishments of orange, white, green, and robins egg blue. This crucifix was acquired in Italy in the 1930s and thence by family descent.

The cross measures 4.7 inches in length and measures 2.5 inches in width.

The cross displays surface tarnish abrasions and oxidation with minor areas of loss to the mosaic decoration.