Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN MOTHER OF GOD

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN MOTHER OF GOD ICON IN SILVER OKLAD - An antique Russian Orthodox travel icon of the Mother of God Iverskaya. The mixed media icon with egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. The icon is overlaid with an 84 gilt Silver and enamel oklad or riza, adorned with chased and engraved detailed patterns. Inscribed in Church Slavonic, lower right, and upper right and left. Marked with an 84 standard Silver hallmark, and a makers mark. The Iveron Iverskaya Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, or the Goalkeeper, or the Gatekeeper, is an Orthodox icon of the Virgin Mary and Child, revered as miraculous, and belongs to the Hodegetria icon painting type. Russian Religious Icons, Travel Wares, and Silver Accessories For Collectors. Dimensions: Overall size: 2 x 1 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.