Rome Micromosaic Crucifix, Pope Pius XI, Antique Napoleon 3 Frame, Micro Mosaic vermeil salvaged from a much larger

salvaged from a much larger wall tapestry

especially in such presentable shape

It is obvious it would have held a pocket knife

In display it really isn't distracting

fresh for the evening's kitchen preparation

Rome Micromosaic Crucifix, Pope Pius XI, Antique Napoleon 3 Frame, Micro Mosaic vermeil salvaged from a much largerA Roman micromosaic crucifix made to commemorate the election in 1922, of Pope Pius XI. This pope died in 1939. The little cross is meant to be worn as a pendant or to hang on with the beads of a rosary, and was also made for the Grand Tour traveler as a souvenir of Rome. It has been framed (by hanging only, it can be removed to use or wear) in an antique c. 1850 70 (Napoleon III era or Victorian era) frame which is included in our price as it came to