FINE SILVER & ENAMEL MOUNTED WOOD CROSS MT ATHOS 18THC BYZANTINE PERIOD

FINE SILVER & ENAMEL MOUNTED WOOD CROSS MT ATHOS 18THC BYZANTINE PERIODA VERY FINE SILVER AND GEMSTONE MOUNTED CARVED BOXWOOD CRUCIFIX, MT. ATHOS, 18TH CENTURY. The double sided cross form carved with the crucifixion on one side and with the Four Evangelists at the cross ends. The verso carved with the Baptism of Christ. Contained in a presumably silver filigree and cloisonn enameled mount set with coral, seed pearls, and faux gemstones. Overall height 6. 6 inches (17 cm).

Another famous late legend tells how he resurrected three children

75 inches (70 x 37

the finial rendered with the imperial double headed eagle

starting with Galilee

size: 3 CM

from Tiberius II Constantine (578 to 582) through Constantine V (740 or 741 to 775)

but they are classified by modern numismatists as quadrīgātī

There is tremendous variety in both the Byzantine and the imitative issues

Icon description

5 inches x 54 inches (open) (60 x 138 cm)

This icon has two feast days: July 11 [O

called the antoninianus