STAR
Creator(s): Unknown (Silversmith)
Currently in storage
About this object
The arms are engraved with a rinceau design, each one having a cartouche, polygonal in shape and engraved with an inscription in Russian: "Having come and bringing from another who was holy above." The central rivet fastening the two pieces together is covered with a medallion engraved with a half-length figure of Christ with dove blessing and inscribed: [transcription].
- Object name:
- STAR
- Made from:
- Silver -- parcel gilt
- Made in:
- Moscow, Russia
- Date made:
- 17th c.
- Size:
- 7.6 × 12.5 cm (3 × 4 15/16 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.81
- Class:
- SILVER
- Signature marks:
- INSCRIPTION
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973