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| Keywords: Georgian - Benediction Cross - Walters 61141.jpg The Georgian inscription on the handle of this cross indicates that its silver frame was commissioned in 1713 by Domentius IV Damian Bagrationi Patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church from 1705 to 1741 for the forgiveness of his sins The woodcarving inside carries Greek inscriptions and was most probably brought to Georgia from Greece It shows scenes from the life of Christ the Nativity center Annunciation top Baptism left Presentation in the Temple right Transfiguration and Resurrection bottom on one side and on the other the Crucifixion Ascension Dormition of the Virgin Entry into Jerusalem Raising of Lazarus and Pentecost This type of cross was used for blessing the faithful during Church ceremonies 1713 Early Modern boxwood gilded silver pearl traces of gilding and paint cm 22 5 7 4 accession number 61 141 27562 Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1928 Translation Almighty Jesus Christ and life-giving Cross have mercy on the Catholicos-Patriarch Domentius who had this cross mounted in silver for the salvation of his sinful soul in the year 1713 after Christ 401 of the Georgian era place of origin Greece Walters Art Museum license Byzantine and Early Russian art in the Walters Art Museum Art of Georgia Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs artist review Domenti IV Mkhedruli signs on objects | ||||
