cross; pendant

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Object Type: cross; pendant
Museum number: 1928,0114.1
Description: Pectoral cross; silver gilt; openwork; with a setting for a gem at the end of three arms and a loop at the top; additional applied foliate mouldings; inside, a boxwood cross carved on one side with the Crucifixion and on the other with the Baptism, with two evangelists under each of the scenes; inscription below the loop.
Cultures/periods
Production date: 17thC
Production place: Made in: Greece
Findspot: Found/Acquired: Athos, Mount
Materials: boxwood; silver
Technique: cast; carved; engraved
Dimensions: Length: 8 centimetres (max); Thickness: 10 millimetres (box); Width: 3.60 centimetres (max)
$Inscriptions
Location: Not on display
Subjects: preacher/evangelist; crucifixion; baptism of christ; cross
Associated names: Representation of: Jesus Christ; Representation of: St John the Baptist (Prodromos); Representation of: Evangelists; Named in inscription: Καλλίνικος Ιωαννίνων
Associated places: Named in inscription: Ioannina
Acquisition name
Previous owner
Acquisition date: 1928
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: 1928,0114.1

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