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Cross-shaped encolpion with a Cross inside. Crusifixion, St Nicholas, The Virgin Hodegetria, St Nestor The Martyr, St George the Great Martyr and St Demetrius of Thessaloniki. Late cast (16th century) of kievan cross of 12th century; reliquary - 16th century.
Cross-shaped encolpion with a Cross inside. Crusifixion, St Nicholas, The Virgin Hodegetria, St Nestor The Martyr, St George the Great Martyr and St Demetrius of Thessaloniki. Late cast (16th century) of kievan cross of 12th century; reliquary - 16th century.
Object type
Cross-shaped encolpion with a Cross inside. Crusifixion, St Nicholas, The Virgin Hodegetria, St Nestor The Martyr, St George the Great Martyr and St Demetrius of Thessaloniki.
Place of origin
Russia, Moscow; Kiev
Date
Late cast (16th century) of kievan cross of 12th century; reliquary - 16th century.
Organization
Reliquary - Moscow Kremlin Museums
Materials
Silver, copper
Technique
Niello, casting, chasing
Dimensions
Size: 14,0 х 8,0 cm (pectoral cross); Size: 10,3 х 7,3 cm (encolpion)
Publications
Morshakova E.A. The Old Russian plastic art. Pectoral crosses, icons and enkolpions of the 12-15th cc. Catalogue. M., 2013
Morshakova E.A. The Old Russian plastic art. Pectoral crosses, icons and enkolpions of the 12-15th cc. Catalogue. M., 2013
Museum number
МР-6173/1-2