A gold, enamel and seed pearl baptismal cross pendant

A gold, enamel and seed pearl baptismal cross pendant, Russia, 19th century, the cross pendant with lily-shaped arms finely enamelled in black, with an Orthodox cross, floral scrolls and lettering in reserve, accented by seed pearl borders, length 2.7cm including bail

Cf.: a silver pendant of this traditional Russian design, dated to the 19th century, in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, accession no. 508-1869