Cross and sympols of Passion--fabric under glass

NameCross and sympols of Passion--fabric under glass

Artist Artist unrecorded

Place madeNorth America

MediumCardboard, fabric, metalized paper, paper, sand, paint, glass, ink, leather (?)

DimensionsOverall: 8 5/8 x 6 7/8 x 1 7/16 in. (21.9 x 17.5 x 3.7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.103

Object numberFA.2010.97.103

DescriptionArched, fabric edged shrine under glass has leather (?) cross with horizontal mandorla in center and cup beneath. The edges painted with diagonal stripes and diamonds. At proper right bottom is scalloped oval with Christ and at proper left is oval with Sacred Lamb and Pennant. The whole with red silk background. Sides of frame edged with red fabric with reclining youth and flower sections. The back covered with metalized paper in a floral brocade-like pattern.