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19th Century Russian Icon of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus - A rare iconographic subject depicting the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus reclining within the cave where, according to tradition, they slept for nearly two centuries to escape persecution. Above them, the ”Mandylion” (Image of Christ Not Made by Hands) is featured. Tempera on wood panel, intricate geometric borders, silvered/gilded highlights. 36 x 30.5 cm Dimensions 36 x 30.5 cm