Antique 18th Century Russian Orthodox Brass blessing Cross

An antique Russian Orthodox brass blessing cross from the 18th century, circa 1750 AD, in a rare form.
Jesus is depicted crucified in the center in a Byzantine manner, flanked by a Holy Spear of Longinus and the Holy sponge, with one arm of the cross inclined to symbolize his value as the 'Scales of Justice.' At his feet, there is the skull of Adam, a symbol of humanity redeemed from original sin through the sacrifice of Jesus, while above the cross is the Byzantine cosmos with the God Father "LORD SABAOTH," the dove of the Holy Spirit, and two angels waiting for the body and soul of Jesus. The middle bar of the cross is incised with the text of prayer and two six-winged Seraphim angels on the top.
The reverse of the crucifix is incised with the text of prayer.

MEASUREMENTS: 20 cm x 12.3 cm (7.87 inches x 4.84 inches)

CONDITION: It is in good condition considering its age, showing its age and usage.

REFERENCES:
Similar in form, the 18th-century cross is published in the following books;
1. "Kleines Brevier für Freunde Russischer Metall-Ikonen" by Karleberhard Bruns on page 22-23.
2. "Russische Metall-Ikonen - in Formsand gegossener Glaube" by Stefan Jeckel on page 181.

Since the market is flooded with reproductions of antique Russian brass crosses, which for inexperienced collectors look the same, we would like to inform our clients that this is a 100% authentic antique Russian cross accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and a copy of the pages from the mentioned references.