Antique Italian Crucifix Necklace Wood & Metal Cross, INRI, Marked Italy, 23"

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View Antique Italian Crucifix Necklace Wood & Metal Cross, INRI, Marked Italy, 23" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The detailing is excellent — note the careful rendering of the body and the textured grain of the cross. Chain Length: 23″ total (11.5″ doubled). Vintage Italian Catholic crucifix necklace , featuring a beautifully crafted wood and metal inlay cross with a cast-metal corpus of Christ and the traditional INRI banner. The crucifix measures 4″ tall × 2.25″ wide , suspended from a 23″ total length chain (11.5″ drop when doubled). Stamped “ITALY” on the reverse, this piece dates to approximately the 1950s–1970s , a period when many high-quality religious items were made in Italy for export to churches, missions, and Catholic gift houses. The cross itself is made from dark wood (likely ebony or stained hardwood) capped in metal at each end, creating a striking contrast that emphasizes the sculpted figure of Christ. The detailing is excellent — note the careful rendering of the body and the textured grain of the cross. The backplate and fittings are all metal, secured with small rivets, ensuring durability and giving the piece a confident weight in hand. Whether worn as a statement of faith or displayed as a devotional or collectible object, this crucifix embodies the timeless craftsmanship and spiritual symbolism associated with mid-century Italian religious art. Details Country of Origin: Italy (stamped) Era: ca. 1950s–1970s Materials: Wood cross with metal corpus, caps, and chain Chain Length: 23″ total (11.5″ doubled) Cross Dimensions: 4″ T × 2.25″ W Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age patina Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Crucifixes & Crosses.

Country of Origin

Italy

Material

Wood

Religion

Christianity