RUSSIA, 17TH CENTURY
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A miniature icon of the Mother of God of the Sign
Russia, 17th century
Traditionally painted in strong colours, the Mother of God shown half-length with her hands raised in parayer, with Christ Child in a roundel on her breast, in silver oklad chased and engraved with foliate scrolls and clouds, apparently unmarked
3 1/8 x 2¾in. (7.8 x 7cm.)
Russia, 17th century
Traditionally painted in strong colours, the Mother of God shown half-length with her hands raised in parayer, with Christ Child in a roundel on her breast, in silver oklad chased and engraved with foliate scrolls and clouds, apparently unmarked
3 1/8 x 2¾in. (7.8 x 7cm.)