A 19th century silver lampada (icon lamp), the body with pierced foliage, the triple lugs with suspension chains -- 11½cm. high, without drop; and a silver gilt zvezditsa of typical form, engraved with the Holy Dove, with Moscow hallmarks for 1835. (2)

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A 19th century silver lampada (icon lamp), the body with pierced foliage, the triple lugs with suspension chains -- 11½cm. high, without drop; and a silver gilt zvezditsa of typical form, engraved with the Holy Dove, with Moscow hallmarks for 1835. (2)

拍品專文

A Zvezditsa, from the Russian word for 'star', consists of two metal bands with central pivot. When open, these form a cross. It is placed on the Diskhos, or Paten, to protect the Sacramental Bread, especially when then covered by the Pokrovets (see lot 444).

Gates of Mystery, The Art of Holy Russia, Victoria and Albert Museum, pp. 74 & 75