Hand Cross

late 17th century (Early Modern)

9 cm 17.5 cm 1.5 cm

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Hand crosses like this one are used by priests to bless the faithful. This boxwood carving, set in a lavishly decorated enamel frame, shows God the Father (top), the Three Angels visiting Abraham (center), Christ's Ascension (below), the Annunciation (left), and Christ's Bapti...

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21544
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Leon Grinberg (""A la Vieille Russie""), New York, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1951, by purchase.
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en
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