Russian Christ Pantocrator Icon Silver Oklad Pendant
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Description
Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 20th century CE. A beautiful icon of Pantocrator Christ with an 89.25% silver oklad cover (also riza or oclad which literally means trimming). The icon depicts Christ delivering a blessing and holding an open book of Gospels. The oklad is extensively embellished, the halo finely detailed with enamel decorations, the holy book with engraved passages, and with stamped hallmarks on the lower corner and peripheries. Size: 0.47" L x 2.95" W x 3.91" H (1.2 cm x 7.5 cm x 9.9 cm); silver quality: 89.25%
Provenance: private Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA collection, acquired at auction July 20, 2019
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#184156
Provenance: private Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA collection, acquired at auction July 20, 2019
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#184156
Condition
Intact and excellent. Oklad cannot be removed from icon for accurate weight of silver.
Buyer's Premium
- 27.5%
Russian Christ Pantocrator Icon Silver Oklad Pendant
Estimate $600 - $900
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Auction Curated By
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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