A PENDANT RELIQUARY CROSS CONTAINING A STONE FROM CHRIST'S TOMB
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A PENDANT RELIQUARY CROSS CONTAINING A STONE FROM CHRIST'S TOMB

RUSSIAN, 18TH CENTURY

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A PENDANT RELIQUARY CROSS CONTAINING A STONE FROM CHRIST'S TOMB
RUSSIAN, 18TH CENTURY
The shape of crux ordinaria, decorated with the Crucifix on Golgotha at the front, opening to reveal five compartments destined to contain relics, the middle division still retaining a relic set in wax, the inscription on the reverse of the reliquary identifying the relic: Stone from the Holy Sepulchre
2 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (5.4 x 4.1 cm)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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