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ICON OF THE ELEVATION OF THE TRUE CROSS
ICON OF THE ELEVATION OF THE TRUE CROSS
54.29
Fabergé (Firm)
1886-1898
The back of the triptych is light colored birchwood and the front is painted. Central section has a scene of St. Macarius of Jerusalem raising the True Cross with St. Helena on his left. The lower...
CHRIST PANTOCRATOR
CHRIST PANTOCRATOR
54.31
Andrei Aleksandrov (Silversmith)
1867-1999
The half-length figure of Christ Pantocrator faces the viewer, his right hand raised in blessing, his left holding an open gospel bearing the text "I give unto you a new testament to love one...
MADONNA AND CHILD
MADONNA AND CHILD
54.32
Ia. F. Mishukova (Artist)
1900-1933
In this unusual and as yet unidentified type the half-length figure of the Mother of God cradles the reclining Christ Child in her arms. Turning to her right and leaning slightly forward, She...
ST. GURII, ST. SAMON, AND ST. AVIV
ST. GURII, ST. SAMON, AND ST. AVIV
54.33
Firm of Iakov Mishukov (Maker)
1800-1896
With the rise of the nationalist sentiment and renewed interest in Russia's medieval past in the 1800s, the refined miniature painting and sumptuous metalwork of the 1600s made a fashionable...
CHRIST PANTOCRATOR
CHRIST PANTOCRATOR
54.39
Unknown
ca. 1875-1900
The softened outlines, naturalistic highlights, and rounded forms of the Savior (depicted as Christ as Ruler of All) reflect the impact of greater realism in iconography--a trend that had been...
CHRIST OF THE WRATHUL EYE
CHRIST OF THE WRATHUL EYE
54.66
Unknown (Painter)
1600-1917
At first glance, this icon's fine painting and delicate metalwork would mark it as a well-preserved work from the 1600s, but in all likelihood it was painted in one of the training workshops...
CHRIST PANTOCRATOR
CHRIST PANTOCRATOR
54.75
Unknown
1839
In this half-length, frontal image Christ's left hand rests on top of an orb cushioned by clouds while his right is raised in blessing. His oval face is modelled with a western understanding of...
JARDINIERE WITH WINTER GARDEN (ONE OF TWO)
JARDINIERE WITH WINTER GARDEN (ONE OF TWO)
62.1.1
Imperial Palace Workshops (Attributed to)
1790-95
Trees represent winter. The trunks of the metal trees are sheathed in gold, not covered with gold leaf. The largest tree in each bowl has white jade blossoms representing plum blossoms. In each...
JARDINIERE WITH WINTER GARDEN (ONE OF TWO)
JARDINIERE WITH WINTER GARDEN (ONE OF TWO)
62.1.2
Imperial Palace Workshops (Attributed to)
1790-95
Trees represent winter. The trunks of the metal trees are sheathed in gold, not covered with gold leaf. The largest tree in each bowl has white jade blossoms representing plum blossoms. In each...
BRUSH JAR WITH GOLD LID
BRUSH JAR WITH GOLD LID
62.26.1-2
Cartier (Firm)
1711-1920
The entire outer surface of the dark green jade jar is carved in relief with various kinds of trees, set in rocky landscapes with pavilions, bridges, and people (Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period). On...
CIGARETTE HOLDER
CIGARETTE HOLDER
62.28.1-7
Cartier (Firm)
1909-1922
The sides of the white jade bowl flare outward and upward. The rim is bent sharply horizontal. There is a simple ring foot. The bowl has been made into a cigarette holder with four ashtrays in...
FIGURINE OF A TREE (ONE OF TWO)
FIGURINE OF A TREE (ONE OF TWO)
62.2.1
Unknown
The Buddha-hand citron trees have metal trunks and branches. To these are attached leaves in light green jade. The Buddha-hand citrons are carved from carnelian. There are blossoms in white jade....