AN UNUSUAL RUSSIAN ICON, 19TH CENTURY. Comprising a painted wood icon depicting the Mother of God holding a veil upon which the face of Christ has been miraculously transferred. The icon overlaid with a velvet beaded and bullion embroidered riza, contained within a custom fitted wood shadow box frame (kiot) with ornate gilt foil liner. The title plaque beneath the image inscribed "The Feast of the Most Holy Mother of God." Overall size 12.25 inches x 11.25 inches (31 x 29 cm).
AN UNUSUAL RUSSIAN ICON, 19TH CENTURY. Comprising a painted wood icon depicting the Mother of God holding a veil upon which the face of Christ has been miraculously transferred. The icon overlaid with a velvet beaded and bullion embroidered riza, contained within a custom fitted wood shadow box frame (kiot) with ornate gilt foil liner. The title plaque beneath the image inscribed "The Feast of the Most Holy Mother of God." Overall size 12.25 inches x 11.25 inches (31 x 29 cm).
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