MEDALLION WITH CHRIST BEFORE PONTIUS PILATE

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

Medallion is enameled on both sides, has on the front Christ before Pilate. Christ, bound and with IC, XC inscribed near His halo, is led by two soldiers. Pilate sits on throne placed on a dais with columns behind him. In background is a view of Jerusalem. Colors are very light blues, pinks, greens, yellows, browns, black. Silver frame is set with brilliants. At top is a crown, topped bu a cross. Below and at sides are branches with leaves.

Object name:

MEDALLION WITH CHRIST BEFORE PONTIUS PILATE

Made from:

Enamel -- silver -- brilliants

Made in:

Moscow, Russia

Date made:

18th c.

Size:

9.4 × 7 cm (3 11/16 × 2 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

15.6

Class:

ENAMEL

Signature marks:

INSCRIPTION

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973