Antique Christian devotional shadow box, likely from the 19th century, specifically around 1877, depicting the Passion of Christ.

The shadow box features a three-dimensional crucifixion scene, with a gilded figure of Jesus on a wooden cross, set against a background print depicting mourners at the foot of the cross.

It includes various "Instruments of the Passion" or "Arma Christi," which are symbols representing the events and tools of Christ's crucifixion, such as a ladder, hammer, pincers, and possibly the Holy Grail or dice.

The interior is often lined with satin and adorned with silk flowers

These shadow boxes were created as devotional art, intended to serve as a visual aid for prayer and reflection on the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus Christ

Circa1877

18” x 14” x 3 1/2”

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