Khatchkar (stone cross), 14th-15th century Commemorative sto - Lot 147

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Khatchkar (stone cross), 14th-15th century Commemorative sto - Lot 147
Khatchkar (stone cross), 14th-15th century Commemorative stone typical of Armenian pilgrims who visited a holy place. Large central cross with interlacing decoration surrounded by four circles featuring capital letters that are classic abbreviations: ?? for Lord, ?? for God, ?? for Jesus and ?? for Christ. In the lower part, two small Byzantine crosses on either side of the central cross. In the lower part, a three-line Armenian inscription that Prof. Nersessian has translated as follows Nersessian translated as follows May this cross be an intercessor for Oskan, Hambari, Varekin, Grigorin. 48 x 33 x 5 cm approx.
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