Ancient Russian icon Mother of God of Iver, glass, mid-19th century, 25x20 cm

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Ancient Russian icon Mother of God of Iver, glass, mid-19th century, 26x21 cm. This icon gave the name to the monastery of Mount Athos, where it arrived on 31 May 999. The icon has protected the monastery several time against ennemies and pirates and that's why it became one of the most valuable relics for the monks.
This icon of Hodegetria type represents the Mother of God frontally with her head inclined slightly to her Child. The sides of her cloak are opened to show the chiton. The Child is h...



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Ancient Russian icon Mother of God of Iver, glass, mid-19th century, 26x21 cm. This icon gave the name to the monastery of Mount Athos, where it arrived on 31 May 999. The icon has protected the monastery several time against ennemies and pirates and that's why it became one of the most valuable relics for the monks.
This icon of Hodegetria type represents the Mother of God frontally with her head inclined slightly to her Child. The sides of her cloak are opened to show the chiton. The Child is held in her left hand, while the right show her Son as the way to follow.
Subject: Mother of God Iverskaja
Origin: Moscow
Technique: egg tempera
Material: wood, levkas, brass riza and glass theca
Measures: 27x22 cm (icon), 35x30 cm (theca)
Time period: mid-19th century.
Delivered in an elegant case with certification, history of the icon and export document.

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