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cross
;
pendant
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
Ottoman dynasty
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
Donated by:
C W Scott
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Mrs Alice Constance Hall
Acquisition date
1928
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
1928,0114.1