436. FORTUNATO PIO CASTELLANI (1794-1865), in his style, bracelet, 20 k gold, Byzantine style, 5 medallions with micromosaic with Christian symbols.

Micromosaics depicting deer, Agnus Dei/Lamb of God, dolphin fish, Chi-Rho symbol flanked by Alpha and Omega, and dove, all are symbols of Christ, his sacrifice for humanity, the resurrection, and the holy spirit.
Length approx. 20 cm, weight 52,9 g; case from S.J. Phillips included

PROVENANCE
Bought by collectors at S.J. Phillips in the early 2000s, London. Part of a larger American collection.

EXHIBITED
“From the Jewellery Collector's Skrin”, Hallwylska Palatset, 2014.