CROSS

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Icon Room

About this object

The arms of the cross are set with beautiful Siberian amethysts and surrounded by a row of pearls. Between each amethyst are two diamonds. At top is a simulated imperial crown also in amethysts, pearls and diamonds. Gold is red.

Object name:

CROSS

Made from:

Gold -- pearls -- diamonds -- amethysts

Made in:

Russia

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

19.2 × 11.6 cm (7 9/16 × 4 9/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

11.37

Class:

GOLD

Signature marks:

SCRATCH no. 12

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973