19TH CEN RUSSIAN ICON OF MOTHER OF GOD OF SEVEN ARROWS
An antique 19th century Russian icon of Mother of God of Seven Arrows. Hand painted with egg tempera, gesso and gold leaf on a wood panel with raised kovcheg borders. On the Seven Arrows Icon, the Most Holy Theotokos is depicted without the Divine Infant. She inclines her head toward her right shoulder, and her heart is pierced with seven arrows or swords. The Icon became especially famous in 1830 during an outbreak of cholera in Vologda. Russian Orthodox Icons, Religious Items and Collectibles.
Dimensions
Frame: 15 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. Image: 9 1/4 x 8 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition
Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
An antique 19th century Russian icon of Mother of God of Seven Arrows. Hand painted with egg tempera, gesso and gold leaf on a wood panel with raised kovcheg borders. On the Seven Arrows Icon, the Most Holy Theotokos is depicted without the Divine Infant. She inclines her head toward her right shoulder, and her heart is pierced with seven arrows or swords. The Icon became especially famous in 1830 during an outbreak of cholera in Vologda. Russian Orthodox Icons, Religious Items and Collectibles.
Dimensions
Frame: 15 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. Image: 9 1/4 x 8 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition
Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
