A RUSSIAN ICON OF CHRIST, SILVER AND ENAMEL RIZA, MOSCOW, 1878

Semen Galkin, Moscow, 1878. Comprising a finely painted icon of Christ as the Lord Almighty delivering a blessing and holding an open book of the Gospels, overlaid with a gilt and enameled silver oklad, with finely detailed repousse floral patterns, engraved, adorned with polychrome champleve and cloisonne enameling. Hallmarks: 84 Russian silver standard, Kokoshnik mark, workmaster's initials "SG" for Semen Galkin.

Dimensions: Case/oklad: 13 3/4 x 11 3/4 x 2 3/4 in., (35 x 30 x 7 cm.)

Conditions: Good overall condition, no visible damage or restorations to silver or enamel. Visible areas of the icon show traces of wear and use appropriate for its age. Not examined without the riza.

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