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Crucifix and Cross Bottles
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| Height | Bottle Markings | Description, including signature and date |
| 5 7/8" | round; no markings. Bottle found in Budapest. |
The cross is wooden and decorated with stripes that appear to have been burned on. The figure of Christ and the INRI banner over his head are pencil on paper. The tools include a traditional red and white forked banner, usually seen with the "Lamb of God" and symbolizing the resurrection. Most of the tools are painted silver. A round paper in the bottom of the bottle is inscribed in Hungarian and dated 1960 v 16 (May 16). The word "Emlékül" means "In honor of" or "Commemorating". I cannot read the signature (shown right). |
