Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN HAND

ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN HAND PAINTED PLASHCHANITSA - An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox hand-painted plashchanitsa, or epitaphios. A religious icon painting on cloth bearing an image of the dead body of Christ accompanied by Mother of God and other saints, following the Gospel account. Plashchanitsa is used during the liturgical services of Good Friday and Holy Saturday in the Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic churches, as well as some Oriental Orthodox Churches. Collectible Orthodox Christian Art And Religious Items, Icon Painting. Dimensions Image 26 x 39 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Signs of age and wear. Craquelure, chips paint, tears. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.