THE MOTHER OF GOD OF SMOLENSK
RUSSIAN, MAKER'S MARK M.F.T., MOSCOW, CIRCA 1880
Christ seated on his Mother's forearm, his right hand raised in benediction, the Mother pointing to her son, two patron saints depicted on the border, executed traditionally, the silver-gilt oklad with cut-out radiating haloes, the maphorion of the Mother of God decorated with flowers, the border with relief stylised foliage
12 5/8 x 10½ in. (32 x 26.7 cm)
THE MOTHER OF GOD OF SMOLENSK
RUSSIAN, MAKER'S MARK M.F.T., MOSCOW, CIRCA 1880
Christ seated on his Mother's forearm, his right hand raised in benediction, the Mother pointing to her son, two patron saints depicted on the border, executed traditionally, the silver-gilt oklad with cut-out radiating haloes, the maphorion of the Mother of God decorated with flowers, the border with relief stylised foliage
12 5/8 x 10½ in. (32 x 26.7 cm)
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