MEDALLION WITH SAINT MARK
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Medallion is enameled on both sides, with the seated Saint Mark on the front, resting his hand on his symbol, the lion. Inscribed. He holds an open book with a pseudo-inscription to indicate text. His robe is dark blue shading to white, with pink outer cloak. His flesh is pinkish and his beard is white. Background is mottled, shading from white to blue. Set in silver gilt frame with brilliants.
- Object name:
- MEDALLION WITH SAINT MARK
- Made from:
- Enamel -- silver -- brilliants
- Made in:
- Moscow, Russia
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 5.1 x 4.4 cm (2 x 1 3/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 15.4
- Class:
- ENAMEL
- Signature marks:
- INSCRIPTION
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973