Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON FEAST OF

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON FEAST OF THE PROTECTING VEIL - An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon representing the Intercession of the Theotokos, also known as Protecting Veil of Our Lady or Pokrov. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. Nevyansk iconography. Titled in Church Slavonic on the top. There are handwritten inscriptions in pre-reform Russian on the backside. The Intercession of Theotokos is a Christian feast of the Mother of God celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox church in October. Antique Russian Religious Items and Collectibles. Dimensions: Size: 12 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.