18th C. Russian Bronze Icon Pendant - Virgin & Child
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**Originally Listed At $150**
Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 18th century CE. A square bronze icon pendant depicting the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus set into a diamond-patterned border. Above Christ's head are the letters "IC" and "XC" respectively, the abbreviation for Christ, and to the side of Mary's head are the letters “MP OY”, an abbreviation of the Greek: "Mater Theos," the Mother of God. The icon would once have had enamel set into the diamond pattern. Size: 2.05" W x 2.4" H (5.2 cm x 6.1 cm)
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection
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#122746
Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 18th century CE. A square bronze icon pendant depicting the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus set into a diamond-patterned border. Above Christ's head are the letters "IC" and "XC" respectively, the abbreviation for Christ, and to the side of Mary's head are the letters “MP OY”, an abbreviation of the Greek: "Mater Theos," the Mother of God. The icon would once have had enamel set into the diamond pattern. Size: 2.05" W x 2.4" H (5.2 cm x 6.1 cm)
Provenance: private Orange 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.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#122746
Condition
Dark patina with small areas of remaining enamel. Tiny losses along edges, mainly on the lower right (facing). Loop for suspension is lost.
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18th C. Russian Bronze Icon Pendant - Virgin & Child
Estimate $50 - $75
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