Ark of the Covenant? Mercy Seat?

[chamelin]

I have no information about this piece and would appreciate any and all help I can get. The marks "M.K." are visible on the front righthand side and the word "G F(?) Rothshild". and "NYC" are on the back.

http://sv1.letmehost.com/img.php?file=s ... G_1614.JPG

http://sv1.letmehost.com/img.php?file=s ... G_1623.JPG
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[dmay]

It appears to be a charm of the baby Jesus being watched over by two angels. An Internet search provided a couple of modern examples of similarly themed charms. As to the maker and date, I cannot add anything further.
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