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Handmade Statues | Made in Greece We make our statues from cast alabaster & white marble! Professional packing & safety Dimensions (approximately) Height: 3.93 Inches (10cm) Width: 2.55 Inches (6.5cm) Weight: 250gr The Descent from the Cross, or Deposition of Christ, is the scene, as depicted in art, from the Gospels' accounts of Joseph of Arimathea & Nicodemus taking Christ down from the cross after his crucifixion (John 19:38-42). in Byzantine art, the topic became popular in the 9th century, & in the West from the 10th century. The Descent from the Cross is the 13th Station of the Cross & is also the sixth of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Other figures not mentioned in the Gospels who are often included in depictions of this subject include John the Evangelist, who is sometimes depicted supporting a fainting Mary (as in the work below by Rogier van der Weyden), & Mary Magdalene. The Gospels mention an undefined number of women watching the crucifixion, including The Three Marys, (Mary Salome being mentioned in Mark 15:40), & also that the Virgin Mary & Mary Magdalene saw the burial (Mark 15:47). These & further women & unnamed male helpers are often shown. What is Cast Alabaster? CastAlabaster Material: Cast Alabaster is a natural crushed stone that gives the feeling of marble, it's a solid material water-resistant. Our Alabaster statues first making in a mold & finished by hand, for more attention to details & unique surfacing. We ship worldwide from Greece, 1-3 Business days after payment, (doesn't include Saturday, Sunday, or holidays). ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIME [After Postal date] 5-15 business days for Europe, 10-30 business days Worldwide. All packages include tracking numbers free. The Descent From The Cross Candle Holder | Virgin Mary Cries Jesus 10cm-3.93In White Marble & Cast Alabaster Handmade Statue Made in Greece
