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LOT 2397
Russian Orthodox Bronze Cross Pendant
17TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 in. (12.24 grams, 54 mm).
Flat with recessed obverse, reserved Calvary cross with spear and hyssop sponge, Cyrillic legend surrounding; loop finial. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1.
From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
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