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2361n:"Nativity of the Mother of God"
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Nativity of the Mother of God.
19th century. About 1850.
Central Russia. Vladimirskie village.
Size: 22 x 17,5 x 2,5 cm. So-called Gift size.
Technique & Material: So-called classical "School" style of traditional old Russian icon painting.
Description: Oklad (setting): Sewing beads. Oklad (setting) by itself is the product of decorative arts and very rare element. Perfect state of preservation. Oklads (settings) of this type were made by specially trained nuns, so-called - zlatoshveyki. To make such oklad (setting) - is laborious and time consuming job. Therefore, such oklads (settings) are the same as oklads (settings) of the precious metals are usually intended for the most revered icons.
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High Resolution Images: fragments.
Price: EUR 1200.-