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Locket with boxwood relief

Greek or Russian
16th–17th century
Object Place: Mt. Athos or So. Kiev, Greece or Russia

Medium/Technique Metal, brass (?), boxwood
Dimensions Overall: 1.3 x 6.5 cm (1/2 x 2 9/16 in.)
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.423
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope

DescriptionHinged, circular locket incised with greek orthodox cross with inserted sculpted boxwood relief inside depicting scenes of Christ's life. Working fastener.
Marks cross
Provenance1943, gift of Miss Elizabeth Day McCormick to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 14, 1943)