Head of Christ, from an Icon of the Crucifixion, 12th century, Byzantine, Steatite, light green, Overall: 2 9/16 x 3 1/8 x 3/4in. (6.5 x 7.9 x 1.9cm), Steatites, These two fragments are from icons of the Crucifixion. In the Gospels (Mark 15:39; Matthew 27:54), the Roman centurion identifies Christ as the Son of God at the Crucifixion.
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Head, Christ, Icon, Crucifixion, 12th century, Byzantine, Steatite, light green, Overall, 2 9/16 x 3 1/8 3/4in, 6.5 7.9 1.9cm, Steatites, two, fragments, icons, Gospels, Mark 15, 39, Matthew 27, 54, Roman centurion, identifies, Son, God
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