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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
ClassificationsWood Carvings / Turnings
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)