A RUSSIAN CARVED BOXWOOD BLESSING CROSS, 19th century. The front carved with the Crucifixion and various feasts: Annunciation, Nativity, Resurrection, and others. The verso (illustrated) with additional feasts: the Transfiguration, Dormition, Pentecost and others. The wooden cross attached to a solid brass handle. Cross 5.5" x 3.5" (14 cm x 8.8 cm). Overall height including handle 10" (25.5 cm). Estimate $1,500-$2,000

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