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18th Century Corpus Christi Skull
The House of Antiques
for sale €3,803     $4,128
£3,250
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18th Century Corpus Christi Skull

18th century
Description

18th Century Hand Carved Life Size Corpus Christi Skull

A rare Lifesize religious artifact of which we have never seen the like. Carved from pine wood with hand painted detail. This artifact would have originally sat at the base of a large Corpus Christi statue. The top of the skull (cranium) opens to reveal a small concave space and is supported by a cast iron hinge at the rare. The base shows where it would have been nailed to the base. It’s the share size of this example that makes it so unique and special.

Dimensions: 6.5" H × 6" W × 7" D

Origin: Unknown

Date: 1790 - 1820

Materials: Gesso over wood

Weight: 2kg

Condition:

• Worn with a deep natural patina

• Missing painted sections as shown

• This item is over 200 years old, please expect this in the condition

Shipping & Handling:

• UK delivery available via trusted couriers, including specialist services for large or fragile items

• Worldwide shipping available; please contact us for a bespoke quote

• Tracked, insured, and crated shipping is strongly recommended

• Dispatch within 3–5 working days unless otherwise stated

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We are committed to transparency and quality. All items are carefully described and photographed. Please review images thoroughly and contact us with any questions prior to purchase.

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Returns are accepted only if the item is not as described and must be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Change of mind returns are not accepted. Return shipping and insurance costs are the responsibility of the buyer unless agreed otherwise.

Photography & Lighting:

All images remain the property of The House of Antiques Ltd. Lighting should be installed by a qualified professional to ensure electrical safety.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
17.8cm (7.01")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Declaration

The House of Antiques has dated this Carved Corpus Christi Skull to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200493
Dealers Internal Reference
skull life size
Description
18th Century Hand Carved Life Size Corpus Christi Skull

A rare Lifesize religious artifact of which we have never seen the like. Carved from pine wood with hand painted detail. This artifact would have originally sat at the base of a large Corpus Christi statue.

“
The top of the skull (cranium) opens to reveal a small concave space and is supported by a cast iron hinge at the rare.
The House of Antiques

The base shows where it would have been nailed to the base. It’s the share size of this example that makes it so unique and special.

fig 1. A hand-carved wooden skull sculpture displaying carved teeth and eye sockets with an aged brown patina.
fig 1. 18th Century Corpus Christi Skull

Dimensions: 6.5" H × 6" W × 7" D

Origin: Unknown

Date: 1790 - 1820

Materials: Gesso over wood

Weight: 2kg

Condition:

• Worn with a deep natural patina

• Missing painted sections as shown

• This item is over 200 years old, please expect this in the condition

fig 2. A hand-carved wooden skull sculpture displaying carved teeth and eye sockets with an aged brown patina.
fig 2. 18th Century Corpus Christi Skull

Shipping & Handling:

• UK delivery available via trusted couriers, including specialist services for large or fragile items

• Worldwide shipping available; please contact us for a bespoke quote

• Tracked, insured, and crated shipping is strongly recommended

fig 3. A hand-carved wooden skull sculpture displaying carved teeth and eye sockets with an aged brown patina.
fig 3. 18th Century Corpus Christi Skull

• Dispatch within 3–5 working days unless otherwise stated

Guarantee:

We are committed to transparency and quality. All items are carefully described and photographed. Please review images thoroughly and contact us with any questions prior to purchase.

fig 4. A hand-carved wooden skull sculpture displaying carved teeth and eye sockets with an aged brown patina.
fig 4. 18th Century Corpus Christi Skull

Returns:

Returns are accepted only if the item is not as described and must be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Change of mind returns are not accepted. Return shipping and insurance costs are the responsibility of the buyer unless agreed otherwise.

Photography & Lighting:

All images remain the property of The House of Antiques Ltd. Lighting should be installed by a qualified professional to ensure electrical safety.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
17.8cm (7.01")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this Carved Corpus Christi Skull to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1200493
Dealers Internal Ref
skull life size
The House of Antiques
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Archive I A hand-carved wooden skull sculpture displaying carved teeth and eye sockets with an aged brown patina.

18th Century Corpus Christi Skull

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IG3 9NZ
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A hand-carved wooden skull sculpture displaying carved teeth and eye sockets with an aged brown patina.
18th Century Corpus Christi Skull
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In Christian iconography, the skull placed at the base of a crucifix represents the skull of Adam, symbolizing Golgotha, which translates to the place of the skull, signifying redemption over human mortality.

Craftsmen typically utilized dense hardwoods such as boxwood, walnut, or oak, as well as carved bone and ivory, allowing for high levels of intricate anatomical detail.

Authentic pieces feature signs of hand-tooling, natural wood shrinkage over time, uneven wear patterns, and an authentic darkened patina within the carved crevices.

These decorative carvings are frequently displayed on dark timber bookshelves, under glass cloches, or arranged within a cabinet of curiosities alongside natural history specimens.

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