"Exceptional Cypress Wood Blessing Cross. Mount Athos Workshop, 18th Century."
A Cypress wood blessing (Dodekaorton) cross, extensively carved with scenes from the life of christ.Mount Athos workshop, 18th century.
Measures 12.7 x 8 x 1.8cm (20cm high including base).
An exceptionally fine and deeply carved example.
The cross is mounted on a later ebonised wooden base