Mount Athos Wooden Cross with Silver-Gilt Mounts. Late 18th century A.D. Comprising: a wooden cross with carved scenes from the life of Christ (Nativity and others to one face, Crucifixion and others to the other face) housed in a filigree frame; addorsed winged beasts supporting the arms of the cross; three coral beads to the arms, smaller glass beads to each face; balustered stem and domed base. 170 grams, 21.5 cm (8 1/2 in.). Ex Iconastas, London SW1, UK, in 2004. Property of a London, UK, gentleman collector. Accompanied by a copy of the Iconastas invoice dated 18 February 2004.