11" Crucifix Olive Wood Wall Cross

Handmade, vintage, olive wood, budded, cross from Jerusalem with abalone/ mother of pearl inlay. Four embedded capsules (circular windows) contain samples of Bethlehem sand/soil, Jerusalem rock/stone, insense from the Nativity Church, & dried olive leaves from the Holy Land that represent the essence of Jerusalem. Large in size, it is approximately 11"x7"x.5" with hole to hang on the back. The front has a glossy lacquer ( polyurethane gloss). Enlarge and view photos closely as they are part of the description. This is in very good vintage condition but is handmade and handcarved . There are imperfections from the artist. All photos are the actual item and being sold as is. Lift your spirit and rejoice in the strength of Jesus. The 14 stages of the cross are engraved on the back side. Relic Religious Christian Jewish Olive leaf Jerusalem Handmade Israel Collectible Crucifix Souvenir Cross Devotion Abalone shell Holy soil Palm branch Metal Jesus Olive wood Mother of Pearl INRI Christ the Redeemer Catholic Bethlehem Handicrafts Stations of the Cross Handcarved Heirloom Natural wood grain Art Spiritual Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews Frankincense Vintage