A Greek Gem-Set and Enameled Silver and Carved Olivewood Cross
A Greek Gem-Set and Enameled Silver and Carved Olivewood Cross
17th/18th Century
inset with twelve carved olivewood sections depicting the life of Christ; by repute, made in a monastery on Mount Athos.
apparently unmarked
Height 9 1/4 inches.
Property from the Knox Collection of Alma College, Sold to Benefit the Annie Reid Knox Fund European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The carved olivewood sections in good, stable condition overall. One colonette partially broken to one segment. Scattered instances of loss to the enameled decoration and inset gems throughout. Additional images available upon request.
Length of cross: 5 1/2 inches.
Length of handle: 4 1/4 inches.
Width of cross: 3 7/8 inches.
Thickness of cross: 1 inch.
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A Greek Gem-Set and Enameled Silver and Carved Olivewood Cross
17th/18th Century
inset with twelve carved olivewood sections depicting the life of Christ; by repute, made in a monastery on Mount Athos.
apparently unmarked
Height 9 1/4 inches.
Property from the Knox Collection of Alma College, Sold to Benefit the Annie Reid Knox Fund European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The carved olivewood sections in good, stable condition overall. One colonette partially broken to one segment. Scattered instances of loss to the enameled decoration and inset gems throughout. Additional images available upon request.
Length of cross: 5 1/2 inches.
Length of handle: 4 1/4 inches.
Width of cross: 3 7/8 inches.
Thickness of cross: 1 inch.
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