North Italian, 16th century

Overall the condition of the wood is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. The relief is carved in three horizontal sections, it is possible that the upper and lower framing sections are later. There are a number of small lossess, including to a number of the figures' fingers (Christ, for example, has lost his index fingers, and the front figure on his left has lost his fingers and thumbs of his proper right hand). Most of the heads and hands, and some of the arms, are carved separately; some of these are slightly loose and at least one or two are restored. The proper right hand of the far left figure is lost. Various other elements, such as the urns and plates are carved separately; some of these are loose and some have small losses. There is past worming throughout, though it is most noticeable to the reverse. There is minor splitting consistent with the material and there are a few small lacunae.
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