Title
Culture
Russian, Orthodox
Medium
Silver-gilt
Dimensions
3 x 2 1/2 in.
Credit Line
Bequest of David P. Harris ('46), 2020
Accession Number
2020.162
Description
The hollow cross has arms that end in trefoils. The front side bears a crude incised depiction of the Crucifixion and the top arms has a circular window through which fragments of bone are displayed. The back of the cross bears an inscription identifying the relics as those of Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia of Murom.
Provenance
Purchased from Iconostas, London, in 2004.
Collection
The Byzantine World
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