Category: Marble Altar

Marble Church Altar with IHS Relief Carving

A classical altar table carved from white marble, set with a red marble panel, a hand-carved central relief (cross or IHS monogram in a radiant sunburst), and four yellow Siena columns with Corinthian capitals.

Item No: YRMC-029

Size: W 1800 × D 900 × H 950 mm

Material: High Quality Marble

Price: $1,000-$3,000

Technique: Carving

Advantage: Factory Direct, Door to Door Delivery

Service: Custom Design Avaiable.

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Tag: Marble Church Altar with Cross Carving

Description

This is a free-standing two-tone marble church altar in the classical Latin tradition.
The body is cut from a single block of white marble with soft grey veining; the top slab projects forward with a layered egg-and-dart and ogee molding.

On the front face, a recessed panel of red marble (rosso levanto) carries a hand-carved central relief — in the photograph it is an IHS Christogram enclosed in a radiating sunburst, but the same design can be ordered with a Latin cross, a crucifix scene, the Lamb of God or a parish crest.

Two pairs of yellow Siena marble columns — each with a Corinthian capital and stepped square plinth — frame the red panel on the left and right.

Custom service

The central relief on our marble altar is fully configurable. The photograph shows the IHS Christogram — the first three letters of “Jesus” in Greek (ΙΗΣΟΥΣ), commonly standing for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus, Saviour of Humankind) — set within a radiating sunburst that represents the light and glory of Christ.

If your parish prefers a plain Latin cross, a crucifix, the Lamb of God, Alpha and Omega, or a custom crest, we carve that instead into the same red marble panel.

We recommend the final design (letter style, number of rays, inclusion of a cross above the H or a crown of thorns) be reviewed with your local priest, rector or liturgical committee, since these details vary by denomination and by parish custom.

Suitable for

This hand-carving marble altar show the holy theme, and it is an ideal choice for:

Catholic parish church. A freestanding main altar, or a secondary altar for a side chapel — sized to your sanctuary and matched to your existing marble or reredos.

Anglican / Episcopal church. Built plain or fitted with a tabernacle on top, according to your parish churchmanship.

Chapel, school or hospital oratory. A smaller-scale marble altar for intimate worship spaces — we reduce height and width without losing the classical proportions.

Private family chapel or domestic shrine. Tabletop and half-size versions for home devotional use, carved from the same marble.

We can supply a drawing of the altar with dimensions overlaid on your sanctuary plan, and advise on whether the piece needs a built-in tabernacle, mensa, altar stone or consecration fittings.

Send us your sanctuary dimensions, chosen marbles and required liturgical fittings — we will reply within 24 hours.

Marble Carving Sculpture – Technique Process
1. Design & Planning

Based on religious themes or client requests, artists create sketches and drawings to define the pose, size, and details of the statue.

2. Selecting the Marble Block

High‑quality natural marble is chosen for its color, texture, and durability, ensuring it is suitable for indoor churches or outdoor use.

3. Rough Shaping

The marble block is cut to size and roughly shaped. Artisans remove excess stone with chisels and machines to form the basic outline.

4. Fine Carving

Using finer tools, sculptors carve facial expressions, hands, drapery, and religious symbols. This is the most skill‑intensive stage.

5. Smoothing & Polishing

The surface is smoothed with abrasives and polished to reveal the natural luster of the marble and a refined finish.

6. Quality Check & Protection

Each statue is carefully inspected. If needed, small corrections are made, and a protective treatment can be applied, especially for outdoor sculptures.

Bronze Sculpture – Technique Process
1. Design & Clay Model

The process begins with drawings and then a clay or wax model of the statue. This model shows all the details and is approved before casting.

2. Mold Making

From the clay model, a mold (usually silicone and plaster or fiberglass) is created. This mold captures all the fine details of the original model.

3. Wax Casting

Molten wax is poured into the mold to create a hollow wax replica of the sculpture. Artists refine the wax surface and add or adjust details.

4. Ceramic Shell (Lost‑Wax Process)

The wax sculpture is coated repeatedly with ceramic slurry and sand to build a hard shell. After drying, the wax is melted and drained out, leaving a hollow ceramic mold.

5. Bronze Pouring

Molten bronze is poured into the ceramic shell. Once the metal cools, the ceramic shell is broken away, revealing the raw bronze sculpture.

6. Welding & Chasing

If the sculpture is cast in several pieces, they are welded together. Artisans then grind, refine, and sharpen the details (a process called chasing).

7. Patina & Surface Treatment

Chemical patinas and heat are used to achieve the desired bronze color and tone. A protective wax or clear coating is applied to improve durability, especially outdoors.

8. Final Inspection

The finished bronze sculpture is inspected, cleaned, and prepared for packing and shipping to the client.

Packaging

>> The packaging is all made of a strong wood crate plus soft fixed.
>> The thickness of the packaged wood board is 3CM (other factories are 1-2CM, which is not strong)
>> The wooden crate is at least 15 cm above the ground, which makes loading more convenient.

Shipping

>> By sea(mainly), by train, by air could be selected according to the characteristics of the product and the requirements of customers.

>> Mainly ship to Xingang in Tianjin(mainly), Dalian, Qingdao, Shanghai, Xiamen, Or Customized.

Freight

>> The shipping cost depends on the total weight and the cube of the product being shipped.
>> Different destinations have different transportation times. Please inform us in advance of urgently needed products.
>> Please send us your destination, we quote directly from the shipping company.

Maintenance of Marble Sculptures:

Marble religious sculptures should be cleaned regularly with a soft cloth and mild, pH‑neutral soap diluted in water. Avoid acidic or abrasive cleaners, wire brushes, or high‑pressure washing, as these can scratch or weaken the stone. For outdoor statues, gently remove dust, bird droppings, and pollution stains, and check periodically for cracks or loose parts so any damage can be repaired in time.

Maintenance of Bronze Sculptures:

Bronze sculptures naturally develop a patina over time, which can help protect the metal. To maintain their appearance, clean the surface gently with a soft cloth or brush and mild soap, then rinse and dry completely. For outdoor bronze statues, a thin coat of clear wax can be applied and lightly polished once or twice a year to protect against moisture and corrosion. Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive tools that may damage the patina or surface details.