Ottoman Greek, probably Mount Athos, 17th/ early 18th century | Medallion with the Virgin and Child and Saints
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July 6, 02:25 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Ottoman Greek, probably Mount Athos, 17th/ early 18th century
Medallion with the Virgin and Child and Saints
horn, in a silver mount
inscribed in Greek
11.5cm., 4½in.
The refinement of carving evident in this medallion, whose compositions are based on Byzantine models, is characteristic of the the highly skilled craftsmanship for which Mount Athos in northern Greece was famous. The horn from which items such as this - called enkolpia - were carved was thought to have magical properties in East-Christian worship.
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