Auction: August 15, 2021

Lot #340: Russian Orthodox Brass Cross

Late 19th / early 20th century partially enameled, cast depiction of the Crucifixion upon a cross having (3) crossbeams; having the Vernicle (Holy Face) and (2) descending angels above an inscription ("Jesus Christ") over the central figure; other Cyrillic inscriptions; the lower end depicting Mount Golgotha and the skull of Adam; the reverse having engraved floral decoration