Russian Priests Blessing Cross d.1791
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An incredible Russian Orthodox Priests Blessing Cross dated 1791.
Created in silver gilt with the most dramatic “repoussé” silver work.
With the image of Christ on The Cross at the centre, the Madonna to the left, St Mary Magdalene to the right. Above is the depiction of God the Father with a triangular halo symbolising the Holy Trinity.
(It is worth noting Cathrine II was actually on the Russian throne at this time and both were members of the Romanov Dynasty.)
Christ’s feet rest upon a skull symbolic of mortality, while below St Peter looks upon a cockerel representing the three times he denied Christ.
Imbued with symbolism and metaphor, the lower section of the reliquary is adorned with a large amount of signs and symbols including the Roman Soldiers sword, the ‘spear of destiny’, and a raised hand to name but a few.
The reverse is decorated with religious, descriptive text in old Russian.
Wonderfully and importantly, this piece contains a carved wooden cross to which bone and wooden relics are attached and imbedded with resin.
An amazing centre piece for any collection.
Similar piece can be found in the V&A Museum no. 1927-1898.
- Width: 20 cm (7.87″)
- Height: 32 cm (12.6″)
- Depth: 3 cm (1.18″)
