A SILVER AND CORAL-MOUNTED CARVED CEDAR CRUCIFIX
MOUNT ATHOS, 18TH CENTURY
The front of the cross carved with the crucified Christ and with the four Evangelists to the terminals; the reverse with the Baptism of Christ to the centre and four further saints to the terminals; the cross contained within a coral-mounted silver filigree case and on a stem with knop and repousse circular foot
8 in. (21.5 cm.) high
A SILVER AND CORAL-MOUNTED CARVED CEDAR CRUCIFIX
MOUNT ATHOS, 18TH CENTURY
The front of the cross carved with the crucified Christ and with the four Evangelists to the terminals; the reverse with the Baptism of Christ to the centre and four further saints to the terminals; the cross contained within a coral-mounted silver filigree case and on a stem with knop and repousse circular foot
8 in. (21.5 cm.) high
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