19th C. Russian Icon - Virgin & Child in Wood Kiot
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Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. late 19th century CE. A striking icon depicting the Mother of God (Theotokos) as the Virgin Hodegetria in vibrant colors on a wood panel. According to legend, this icon restored the eyesight of two blind men – hence, the name Hodegetria meaning, "She who gives sight" or "shows the way". The Virgin holds the Child in her left hand and points toward him with her right, directing the attention of worshippers. The baby Jesus, dressed in a regal himation, gives the benediction. The icon is set within a blue velvet covered mat and a glass-fronted wooden case/kiot. Size: icon measures 6.875" W x 8.75" H (17.5 cm x 22.2 cm); 11.5" W x 14.375" H (29.2 cm x 36.5 cm) including frame
Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection
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#140344
Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection
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.
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We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#140344
Condition
Scuffs/losses to peripheries with scratches here and there. Four partial perforations around halos - perhaps for former attachment of oklad/riza. Wooden case/kiot dates later and is in good condition.
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19th C. Russian Icon - Virgin & Child in Wood Kiot
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