{"product_id":"vintage-bronze-crucifix-with-flowers-and-leaves","title":"Vintage Bronze Crucifix with Flowers and Leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis crucifix is given over to growing things. Each of its four arms breaks into a cluster of leaves and open flowers cut deeply enough to hold shadow, a burst of rays spreads behind the crossing, and a small beaded cross sits within the cross where the arms meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlowering crosses belong to a long tradition that reads the cross as a living tree, the dead wood that blossomed, the instrument of execution turned into the source of life. Where a plain crucifix holds the sorrow of Good Friday, this one keeps Easter in view at the same time, and the rays behind the figure say the same thing again. It is an old and hopeful way of picturing the Passion, and the deep relief of the flowers gives the piece real presence, whether it is worn or hung on a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Crucifix with Flowers and Leaves was faithfully reproduced from an antique original and cast in the USA using a traditional fine-detail casting process that preserves the crucifix's vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtisan-cast from an antique original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished by hand, so every piece is subtly unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy the medal alone, or add an optional chain or cord necklace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a cord or chain to have it arrive assembled and ready to wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrives in a deluxe velour jewelry box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Equatoria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48943632023737,"sku":"3c3-1103-B","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9177\/3369\/files\/3c3-1103-B.png?v=1787688779","url":"https:\/\/catholicshop.com\/products\/vintage-bronze-crucifix-with-flowers-and-leaves","provider":"CatholicShop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}