A pair of figures of Sts. Kosmas and Damian, in carved and painted wood, with attributes -- 16in.(40cm.)high, on scroll brackets, 19th century (2)

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A pair of figures of Sts. Kosmas and Damian, in carved and painted wood, with attributes -- 16in.(40cm.)high, on scroll brackets, 19th century (2)
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Kosmas and Damian were twin brothers who practiced medicine without charging a fee, and are revered in the Orthodox Church.

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