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Beautiful Russian Orthodox devotional pendant depicting St. John (Maximovitch), Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco.
Crafted in 925 sterling silver with gold-tone/24K gilded accents, the pendant features a detailed relief image of St. John on the front with Cyrillic lettering. The reverse bears a prayer in both Church/Russian text and Latin:
“St. John, pray unto God for us!”
Includes the original Sofia presentation box and original Russian manufacturer/jewelry tag. The tag identifies the piece as:
Maker/Brand: Sofia (София)
Article: 969
Metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Weight: 4.78 grams
Finish: 24K gold/gilded accents, per original retail labeling
Original retail sticker: $95.00
An especially attractive piece of Russian Orthodox religious jewelry with excellent detail and its original packaging/documentation.
Condition
Very good pre-owned condition. Sterling shows natural toning/tarnish and patina, particularly around the edges and bail. Gold-colored areas remain bright. Original box and tags show storage/handling wear. Please review all photographs closely as they are part of the condition description.
Item Specifics
Type: Pendant / Religious Medal
Religion: Russian Orthodox / Eastern Orthodox
Saint: St. John Maximovitch of Shanghai and San Francisco
Metal: Sterling Silver
Purity: 925
Finish: 24K Gold Gilt / Gold Accents
Weight: 4.78 g
Brand/Maker: Sofia (София)
Country/Region: Russia
Article No.: 969
Original Packaging: Yes
