ST. CYRIL
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Small rectangular dome-shaped panel with elevated borders. The central part depicts full length 3/4 view figure of St. Cyril. In his left hand draped in veil he holds a casket or reliquary. His right hand is slightly elevated. On the left side at the knee level there is an object that looks like a goblet with red liquid inside and four lines of inscription in Cyrillic. On the bottom of a central panel is another line of inscription in Cyrillic.
- Object name:
- ST. CYRIL
- Made from:
- Wood -- tempera -- gesso -- gold leaf -- and silver leaf
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- Late 16th c.-Early 17th c.
- Size:
- H. 9 1/2 in., W 3 1/2 in., D 7/8 in.
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 54.89
- Signature marks:
- Inscription 36 On the reverse at top Written in red ink Inscription 374 (illegible) X9 Reverse Written in blue. Part of the inscription is illegible. Inscription (Illegible) side from a window Reverse Written in Cyrillic. The beginning of the inscription is illegible. Stamp Reverse In black.
- Credit line:
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Don K. Chapman, 1996