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Gold votive offering in the shape of a hand
unknown artist1600/1799
Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
Athens, Greece
Gold votive offering in the shape of a hand studded with precious stones, perhaps part of the revetment of an icon of the Virgin, or part of a reliquary cover. 17th c. The workmanship reflects the techniques traditionally practised in workshops at Saframpolis (Safranbolu) in the Pontos. 17th-18th c. L. 0.12 m. (ΓΕ 34303)
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- Title: Gold votive offering in the shape of a hand
- Creator: unknown artist
- Date Created: 1600/1799
- Location Created: Turkey
- Physical Dimensions: w52 x h120 cm (complete)
- More Info: Benaki Museum - Benaki Museum
- Type: votive offering
- Rights: Benaki Museum
- External Link: Benaki Museum
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