LOT 113:
RUSSIAN TRAVEL ICON MOTHER OF GOD IN SILVER OKLAD
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RUSSIAN TRAVEL ICON MOTHER OF GOD IN SILVER OKLAD
An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon of Vladimir Mother of God. Travel icon of miniature size. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. Silver riza or oklad with repousse decor. Hallmark of 84 silver standard and makers marks are on the side of the riza. The backside of the icon is covered with pink velvet. Vladimirskaya icon is a 12th-century Byzantine icon, an early example of the Eleusa iconographic type and one of the most culturally significant pieces of art in Russian history. Russian Christian Religious Items and Collectibles.
Dimensions: Overall size: 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.

