Russian Orthodox Painted Icon with Gilt Brass Oklad

19TH CENTURY A.D.

8 3/4 x 7 in. (475 grams, 22.4 x 18 cm).

Painted on wood with a brass oklad covering all but the Christ's face and hands; the Christ making a blessing sign with his right hand and holding an open book in his left; openwork applied halo with 'OѾH'.

Provenance

Acquired from Derby Antiques Fair, in 2002.
Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.

CONDITION

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