19kt Yellow and White Gold Antique Portuguese Crucifix
# P1641D
Antique Portuguese Crucifix: METAL: 19 karat Yellow Gold, PERIOD: Art Deco, PROVENANCE: Portugal
Product Details More about this product
- Dimensions
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Length: 4 cm
Width: 2.5 cm - Weight
- 7.7 g
- Metal
- Yellow and White Gold 19Kt
- Condition
- Good
- Origin
- Portugal
- Period
- Art Deco
- Epoch
- 1930
- Wear
- Wear consistent with age and use
Description More about this product
This antique Portuguese crucifix is a beautifully stylized piece, crafted in a striking combination of 19kt yellow and white gold. One of its most distinctive features is the exceptional quality of the gold. Portuguese gold is renowned worldwide for its 19kt standard, containing a higher percentage of pure gold than the more commonly used 18kt alloy, giving it a rich, warm color and lasting value.
The crucifix, depicting the figure of Jesus Christ on the cross, is one of the most enduring symbols of the Christian faith. In the early centuries of Christianity, Christ's crucifixion was often represented symbolically—most notably by a sacrificial lamb—rather than by His human figure. It was not until the Council of Constantinople in 692 that the depiction of Christ on the cross was formally adopted, after which the crucifix became a central and widely recognized devotional emblem.
This antique pendant remains in good vintage condition, displaying light signs of wear consistent with its age and history. Its elegant design, fine craftsmanship, and cultural significance make it a timeless piece for collectors and admirers of antique Portuguese jewelry.
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