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Cypress Wood Pendant With A Micro Carving. Mount Athos, Greece, 19th Century.

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Object description :

"Cypress Wood Pendant With A Micro Carving. Mount Athos, Greece, 19th Century."

A cypress wood pendant set with a micro carving depicting Saints Nicholas and Catherine.

Mount Athos, Greece, 19th century.

Measures 4.6 x 3.9 x 0.9cm.

This exquisite little carving remains in perfect condition as it is protected behind its original glass.

A similar pendant can be found in the collection of the British Museum, London, Registration number: 1978,1002.329 (see last image).