A silver-gilt travelling triptych
Cyrillic mark of Ivan Khlebnikov, Moscow, 1885
Rectangular, depicting the Deisis in three hinged panels, with traditionally painted heads and hands, and engraved, each with engine-turned oklad, the case panels engraved with the cross, a Russian inscription, each with strapwork borders, fully marked
2¾ in. (7 cm.) high, excluding fittings
The inscription translates as: 'Save and Protect'.
A silver-gilt travelling triptych
Cyrillic mark of Ivan Khlebnikov, Moscow, 1885
Rectangular, depicting the Deisis in three hinged panels, with traditionally painted heads and hands, and engraved, each with engine-turned oklad, the case panels engraved with the cross, a Russian inscription, each with strapwork borders, fully marked
2¾ in. (7 cm.) high, excluding fittings
The inscription translates as: 'Save and Protect'.