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Ottoman-ruled Greek territory, 17th century Scenes...

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Ottoman-ruled Greek territory, 17th century Scenes from the life of Christ: Entry into Jerusalem, Crucifixion and probably the credulity of Saint Thomas Small boxwood relief carved in hollow (Enkolpion?) in a wooden frame under glass with a red velvet background H. 6.8 cm - L. 4.5 cm (at sight) ; H. 14.8 cm - L. 12 cm (total dim.) Accidents Related work : -Andros, Monastery of Zoodochos Pege or Agia, 17th century, Cross with scenes from the New Testament, prophets and apostles, wood, H.: 39 cm, Athens, Byzantine & Christian Museum, inv. BXM 1512 Related literature -Demetrios Konstantios, et al, The world of the Byzantine Museum, Athens, Byzantine & Christian Museum Publications, 2004