A mounted carved walrus-tusk Panagia

RUSSIA, 15TH CENTURY

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A mounted carved walrus-tusk Panagia
Russia, 15th century
Shaped rectangular, in two registers, the upper with the Deisis of the Vernicle flanked by the Mother of God and Saint John, the lower with Saints Basil the Blessed, John Chrysostom and Gregory the Great, in metal partially enamelled mount, with suspension hooks, apparently unmarked
2 5/8in. (6.7cm.) high

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