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Russian orthodox icon Virgin of Kazan Child Jesus leaves golden metal twentieth

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D30 91

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1 000,00 €

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Russian Orthodox icon depicting the Virgin of Kazan holding the Child Jesus, rice * and decorations made of finely chiseled gilt metal leaves, revealing the faces, hands and feet of the characters, in his box under glass, vintage early twentieth century .

This icon is in good condition.

A note: a few small holes and creases on the metal, wear time especially on the wood cabinet, look at the pictures.

* The "oclades"

or metal cover can be carved silver encrusted or enamelled pearls, and are used for icons that have allowed a miracle. There are several kinds of oclades: the "Basma" that covers only the frame of the object. And the "Riza" that covers the bottom of the icon and leaves visible only the body of the characters.

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  • Dimensions 39,5 cm x 44,5 cm / 9,5 cm