LOT 108:
ANTIQUE 19 C RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON MOTHER OF GOD
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ANTIQUE 19 C RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON MOTHER OF GOD
An antique Russian late 19th-century Icon of the Mother of God of Unexpected joy. Hand-painted in tempera on wood panel with a chased and embossed brass oklad decorated with foliage and Cyrillic inscriptions. The icon of the Mother of God of Unexpected Joy depicts a man praying on his knees in front of the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos. The iconographic plot for the image was the legend about the healing of a young man from carnal passion through the holy image of the Lady of Heaven. Russian Orthodox Antiques And Collectibles, Religious And Spiritual Objects For Collectors.
Dimensions: Size: 10 1/2 x 12 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear.Refer to photos. Sold As Is.