Container for Consecrated Communion Wafers: Virgin Oranta, and the Three Angels Welcomed by Abraham
Object Name
Object Type
Category
Metalwork
Containers
Ceremonial Artifacts
Date
17th century
Medium
ivory, gilded silver
Credit Line
The Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Object Number
AGOID.29118
Location
AGO, Gallery 108 Thomson European, North Wall, Case
Gallery Number
AGO, Gallery 108
Dimensions
Closed: 9.5 × 9 × 3 cm (3 3/4 × 3 9/16 × 1 3/16 in.)
Signature, Inscriptions, and Markings
Inscription
Russian inscription on perimeter of 2 interior ivory medallions. Inscription around perimeter of metal case