An antique enamel 84 silver hand painted Russian Orthodox icon of Mother Of God Kazanskaya. The mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on the wood panel. The icon is overlaid with a repousse and chased 84 silver oklad or riza. Presented in an enameled silver frame. The oklad and the frame are covered with an enameled floral and scrollwork patterns in blue, white, yellow, turquoise and cobalt blue shades made in the Cloisonne technique. Circa: late 19th century. The Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is a revered miraculous icon of the Mother of God, which appeared in Kazan in 1579. One of the most revered icons of the Russian Orthodox Church. Three Kazan icons became the most significant in Russian history: Appeared in Kazan, Moscow, and St. Petersburg. Marked with a standard Silver hallmark, St. George Moscow, and other Cyrillic and Assay marks. Antique Russian Religious Items and Collectibles.

Dimensions: 4 7/8 x 4 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate.