Melchior (Filigree) Cross, with Enamel (Finift) Corpus Crucifix

Handmade Silver Cross with Finift technique.
The icon in this Cross is hand painted in the Enamel ("Finift") technique which is described below.
The metal Cross is handmade of malikior or Russian silver which is 888. Work of this nature originates from Mystora.
"Finift" icons and jewelry are hand painted in the Rostov (a few hours from Moscow). The techniques used to create these wonderful little miniatures were developed in the second half of the 17th century.

SIZE: 2" x 1 1/4"