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Antique Russian Orthodox Icon of the Mother of God with Christ Child
Description
Russian Orthodox School, antique
Mother of God with Christ Child
Description
An antique Russian Orthodox icon depicting the Mother of God holding the Christ Child, painted in tempera on a wood panel and partially covered by an embossed metal oklad (riza). The faces and hands remain exposed in accordance with Orthodox practice, while the applied metal covering-likely brass or a copper alloy with gilt finish-features chased and punched decoration with radiating halos.
Details
Artist / Attribution: Unknown icon painter, Russian Orthodox School
Date / Period: Antique
Medium: Tempera on wood panel with applied metal oklad (riza)
Dimensions (Panel): 18 × 14.7 cm
Condition: Good overall for age; painted faces and hands well preserved with craquelure; metal riza with oxidation and devotional wear; velvet backing intact with wear
Provenance: Private collection, Europe
Catalogue Note
Antique icons of this type were produced for private devotion and reflect the continuity of Orthodox iconographic tradition. The oklad serves as both a protective and votive element, emphasizing the sacred image while preserving the painted surface beneath.
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