Rare Byzantine cross

Description

A rare Byzantine Cross, set in a custom frame that was cast in 14kt yellow gold from a lost wax carving, its orgin was the Kursk region, the crosses four-pointed arcs in the middle restii has ends in the form of shamrocks. In shamrocks-diamond shaped stamps with monograms and décor in the form of plant shoots. In the center-relief the image of the eight-pointed cross of Calvary. Oglevie has the form of a flat ear. (Russian to English translation) Circa 1680-1720 A#13 R4 Rarity