Paperolle Cross

NameCross

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeFrance, Europe

MediumPaper, plaster, metal, ink, gold paint, glass, fabric

DimensionsOverall: 8 11/16 x 4 5/8 in. (22 x 11.7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.107

Object numberFA.2010.97.107

DescriptionCross shaped paper box has printed blue, yellow and brown paper outside and peach paint inside. The box filled with cut and rolled paper strips painted gold on edges and glued into ornate floral or organic geometric patterns. In center is small white plaster crucifixion scene in arch. End of each arm, top and bottom and under center have small inset objects with paper strips bearing saints names or other text over them. Held in black velvet backing and framed in white and gold wood frame with blue drawer liner paper over back and sides.