A RUSSIAN ROSTOV ENAMEL-MOUNTED REPOUSSÉ SILVER-GILT GOSPEL COVER DECORATION apparently unmarked, likely Moscow, circa 1800 Of foliate form, allover decorated in repoussé scrolling foliate motifs and centering a Rostov enamel cross depicting the crucifixion and the four evangelists, now mounted on chain as a panagia, but likely having once served as a Gospel cover decoration. H: 5, W: 4 in. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Alexander Weddell, Richmond, Virginia. Deaccessioned by The Virginia House Museum to benefit future preservation, acquisitions, and care of collections.