MEDALLION WITH SAINT MATTHEW
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Painted enamel possibly from the frame of an icon. Three-quarter figure of the seated St. Matthew pointing to his Gospel. He wears a blue robe and pink cloak. Behind him stands an angel with a yellow robe and a blue cloak. Back is enameled turquoise.
- Object name:
- MEDALLION WITH SAINT MATTHEW
- Made from:
- Enamel -- copper
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 4 x 3.2 cm (1 9/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 15.19
- Class:
- ENAMEL
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973