Orthodox Champlevé Enamel Cross Pendant | With Cyrillic | Circa 1780–1820

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Small Russian Orthodox devotional cross-plaquette from the Old Believer tradition, cast in copper-alloy with champlevé green enamel remnants, blocky Cyrillic inscription panels, and deep olive patina, circa 1780–1820.
Small Russian Orthodox devotional cross-plaquette from the Old Believer tradition, cast in copper-alloy with champlevé green enamel remnants, blocky Cyrillic inscription panels, and deep olive patina, circa 1780–1820.
Small Russian Orthodox devotional cross-plaquette from the Old Believer tradition, cast in copper-alloy with champlevé green enamel remnants, blocky Cyrillic inscription panels, and deep olive patina, circa 1780–1820.
  • Small Russian Orthodox devotional cross-plaquette from the Old Believer tradition, cast in copper-alloy with champlevé green enamel remnants, blocky Cyrillic inscription panels, and deep olive patina, circa 1780–1820.
  • Small Russian Orthodox devotional cross-plaquette from the Old Believer tradition, cast in copper-alloy with champlevé green enamel remnants, blocky Cyrillic inscription panels, and deep olive patina, circa 1780–1820.
  • Small Russian Orthodox devotional cross-plaquette from the Old Believer tradition, cast in copper-alloy with champlevé green enamel remnants, blocky Cyrillic inscription panels, and deep olive patina, circa 1780–1820.
Small Russian Orthodox devotional cross-plaquette from the Old Believer tradition, cast in copper-alloy with champlevé green enamel remnants, blocky Cyrillic inscription panels, and deep olive patina, circa 1780–1820.
Small Russian Orthodox devotional cross-plaquette from the Old Believer tradition, cast in copper-alloy with champlevé green enamel remnants, blocky Cyrillic inscription panels, and deep olive patina, circa 1780–1820.
Small Russian Orthodox devotional cross-plaquette from the Old Believer tradition, cast in copper-alloy with champlevé green enamel remnants, blocky Cyrillic inscription panels, and deep olive patina, circa 1780–1820.

Orthodox Champlevé Enamel Cross Pendant | With Cyrillic | Circa 1780–1820

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Russia (Old Believer tradition)
Material: Cast copper-alloy with champlevé enamel remains (green/black)
Period: Late 18th–early 19th century (c. 1780–1820)

Description
Small, wearable Orthodox devotional cross-plaquette from the Old Believer milieu. Cast in copper-alloy and inlaid with green enamel in champlevé recesses. The face carries blocky Cyrillic inscriptions arranged in panels; reverse plain from wear. Short suspension lug at top (worn). Attractive olive/malachite patina with pockets of original enamel.

Features

- Champlevé enamel in recessed fields

- Cyrillic inscription panels (“Save and Protect”-type invocations)

- Surviving top lug for suspension

- Deep, uncleaned patina with earthen deposits

Condition
Good excavated condition: partial enamel loss, minor edge nicks, one small bite to an arm, lug worn/compressed; stable surfaces, no modern repairs.

Dimensions
Height: 2 in
Width: 1 in

Age
Late 18th–early 19th century (c. 1780–1820)

Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Russia (Old Believer tradition)
Material: Cast copper-alloy with champlevé enamel remains (green/black)
Period: Late 18th–early 19th century (c. 1780–1820)

Description
Small, wearable Orthodox devotional cross-plaquette from the Old Believer milieu. Cast in copper-alloy and inlaid with green enamel in champlevé recesses. The face carries blocky Cyrillic inscriptions arranged in panels; reverse plain from wear. Short suspension lug at top (worn). Attractive olive/malachite patina with pockets of original enamel.

Features

- Champlevé enamel in recessed fields

- Cyrillic inscription panels (“Save and Protect”-type invocations)

- Surviving top lug for suspension

- Deep, uncleaned patina with earthen deposits

Condition
Good excavated condition: partial enamel loss, minor edge nicks, one small bite to an arm, lug worn/compressed; stable surfaces, no modern repairs.

Dimensions
Height: 2 in
Width: 1 in

Age
Late 18th–early 19th century (c. 1780–1820)

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