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MEDALLION WITH BUST OF THE VIRGIN MARY

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Icon Room


About this object

Medallion has bust of Virgin painted in enamel, facing three quarters to right. She wears a red robe and blue shawl. Frame has floral sprays and above an imperial crown in paste diamonds.

Object name:
MEDALLION WITH BUST OF THE VIRGIN MARY
Made from:
Enamel -- silver -- brilliants
Made in:
Moscow, Russia
Date made:
18th c.
Size:
10.2 cm (4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
15.11
Class:
ENAMEL
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973