Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
The two parts of the asterisk or star are joined by a medallion in relief with a bust of God the Father Blessing. Each of the four legs is deeply engraved with strapwork and contains the standing figure of a father of the church with his name inscribed in his halo. Inside is engraved in script: [transcription].
- Made from:
- Silver gilt
- Made in:
- Moscow, Russia
- Date made:
- ca. 1870
- Size:
- 15.9 cm (6 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.388.2
- Class:
- SILVER
- Signature marks:
- MARK 1. St. George and the Dragon for Moscow; 2. [transcription] for the tester and date; 3. 84 for the silver standard; 4. AM for the maker
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973