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ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON MOTHER OF GOD IN SILVER RIZA - An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon of Virgin Mary and Christ Child in the Our Lady of the Sign or Znameniye iconography. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. Silver riza or oklad framing with repousse decor. Unmarked. This iconography symbolizes the pregnancy of the Virgin, it shows Mary with hands raised for praying and the figure of the holy infant in her chest in the circle. Collectible Russian Silverware, Orthodox Christian Religious Items. LOT CONDITION & DESCRIPTION: All items are sold ”as is”. The auction house does not warrant authenticity on any specific piece. THERE ARE NO RETURNS. We can only offer an opinion and the material facts about the item. It is up to the buyer to determine authenticity before bidding and purchasing an item. If we state facts about gold or silver content or weight, it is sold as fact... Dimensions 8 3/8 x 6 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of wear and age. Damaged face in the middle. Discolored and slightly dented.Refer to photos. Sold as is.