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ANTIQUE ORTHODOX ICON MOTHER OF GOD SKOROPOSLUSHNITSA - An antique Orthodox icon of the Mother of God Skoroposlushnitsa. The icon depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child on her left arm. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, levkas and gold leaf on a wood board. Inscribed on the left side. The image of the icon of the Mother of God Skoroposlushnitsa belongs to the type of Odigitria. The infant, sitting on the left arm of the Mother of God, blesses with his right hand, and holds a scroll in his left. The icon is characterized by the right heel of the Infant of God facing the worshippers. Later, the Mother of God on an icon of this type began to be painted in a crown. Religious Christian Collectibles, Russian Icons. Dimensions 5 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Loss paint. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.