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Processional Cross
Greek
18th century
Object Place: Europe, Greece
Medium/Technique
Metal; wood
Dimensions
24.13 cm (9 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John Alden Carpenter in memory of John Alden Carpenter
Accession Number65.1708
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsEcclesiastical ornaments
DescriptionProcessional Cross from Monastery at Hagios Nikolas. Cross carved in wood; round base and frame; jewelled silver gilt filigree; divided on each side in six panels depicting in front The Annunciation; the Samaritan; Woman at the Well; Baptism; Hosting of the Lame Man; Doubting Thomas; Presentation in the Temple. Back side: Transfiguration; Raising of Lazarus; the Crucifixion; the Marys at the Tomb; the Anastasis.