Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON DORMITION OF

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON DORMITION OF MOTHER OF GOD - An antique 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting the Dormition of the Mother of God. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board with kovcheg. Gilt details. Titled in Church Slavonic on the top. The Dormition is a Great Feast of the Orthodox Churches that celebrates the death of Virgin Mary and her being taken up into heaven. Russian Religious Items and Antique Collectibles. Dimensions: Size: 5 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.