Set of Sterling Silver Gold Plated Reversible Cross, Sterling Silver, Enameled Egg Pendant, Gold Plated Silver Chain.
The central portion of the Cross is a form of the "Made Without Hands"
icon which is a face of Christ which was used on the Russian Army Standard. Around this icon are symbols of the Four Evangelist: Mathew, Mark, Luke and John.
The
verso contains the Sweet Kissing Icon of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. Icons reflecting the tenderness between a Mother and Child were instrumental to the conversion of early Slavic Christians since they had very strong female gods. A prayer to the Virgin surrounds the icon.
Size of the cross: 1 3/8" x 7/8", Weight 8 grams
Egg Pendant: Hand Made, Sterling Silver hallmarked 925, 22 Karate Gold Plated, and Enameled,
Size of the
egg including bail 7/8", size without the bail: 5/8".
Size of the chain about 18"
