MEDALLION WITH CHRIST
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Icon Room
About this object
Medallion is enameled on both sides, has on the front Christ blessing and inscribed IC, XC. He is dressed in a pink robe with a light blue cloak. His flesh is pink and hair is brown and He holds globe in bluish color. Background is a mottled greenish color. Silver frame is in openwork set with brilliants. At top is a crown surmounted with a cross. To right and left are branches of leaves and flowers.
- Object name:
- MEDALLION WITH CHRIST
- Made from:
- Enamel -- silver -- brilliants
- Made in:
- Moscow, Russia
- Date made:
- 18th c.
- Size:
- 10.2 × 8.3 cm (4 × 3 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 15.9
- Class:
- ENAMEL
- Signature marks:
- INSCRIPTION
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973