Christ Enthroned, ca. 1230, French, Ivory, Overall: 4 15/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( x x cm), Ivories, Christ appears

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Christ Enthroned, ca. 1230, French, Ivory, Overall: 4 15/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( x x cm), Ivories, Christ appears in majesty holding a book, signifying his identity as the Word of God incarnate. His right hand was probably raised in blessing. The hole in the center of his body indicates that the figure was originally mounted to a larger object

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Size: 2508px × 4720px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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