This vintage gold tone filigree cast metal crucifix is a beautiful and meaningful cross for your home or office. The intricate details of the cross,the hanging arms with nailed hands, nailed feet of Jesus make it a powerful cross for display in any room. Measuring 9.5" H x 5.25" W and weighing 1 lb. 1 oz this metal did not respond to a magnet. Made with high-quality materials and crafted with care, this piece is sure to impress.
Crucifix has INRI banner at top =
The
initialism INRI represents the Latin inscription IESVS NAZARENVS REX
IVDÆORVM (Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum), which in English translates
to "Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews" (John 19:19).
Crucifix has karge letters IHS =
because
of the decline of Greek and predominance of Latin, IHS was viewed as an
acronym for the Latin Iesus Hominum Salvator, meaning “Jesus Savior of Mankind.”