In the crypt of the greek church , pilgrims kneel before a pointed silver star , inlaid in marble , which is said to mark the location of the birth of jesus christ : not in a stable , according to greek tradition , but in a cave where animals were also kept .
Mr hennessy 's partner , richard littleton , was pleased to have bought three important lots in that price range , including a low-standing early ming lacquer table inlaid with mother of pearl , for which he paid $ 134500 , well over the top estimate .