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| Keywords: Russian - Pendant Cross - Walters 44502.jpg Richly decorated with pearls and semiprecious stones this pendant made to be worn around the neck is characteristic of the enamel crosses made in northern Russia At the top of is a representation of the titulus on which the name of Christ was written and at the bottom is a footrest The circle at the crossing of the arms symbolizes the Crown of Thorns worn by Christ on the cross century 17 18 Early Modern gold enamel pearl semi-precious stone cm 5 8 4 1 3 accession number 44 502 26070 Henry Walters Baltimore by purchase Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters A Millennium of Christianity Russian Art from The Walters Art Gallery The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1988-1989 place of origin Velikii Ustiug Russia Walters Art Museum license Russian art in the Walters Art Museum Jewellery in the Walters Art Museum Pectoral crosses from Russia Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Crosses in jewellery | ||||
