Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON OF

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON OF SEVEN SLEEPERS - An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board, gilt background and gilt chased metal framing. Titled in Church Slavonic in the upper part. The medieval legend of the Seven Sleepers, the youths who hid inside a cave outside the city of Ephesus to escape punishment for their faith, is popular in both Orthodox Christianity and Islamic tradition. Antique Russian Religious Items and Collectibles. Dimensions: Size: 10 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.