Icon, Mother of God of Three Hands - Wood - 19th century

Good condition with wear, losses, restorations and damages. Mother of God of Three Hands, Old Antique Religious Russia, 19th century tempera on wooden board, with embossing and engraving, size 31 x 26 cm. The story of the Mother of God with three hands is related to the miraculous healing of the hand of John of Damascus. His hand was severed by the Khalif, ruler of Damascus due to an argument with the Byzantine emperor. After praying in front of the icon of the Mother of God, his hand was healed. John gratitude was great: he put a hand of silver on the icon. Condition: authentic icon in original condition. Provenance: private collection Germany. The authenticity of every icon is guaranteed. Every icon is sold with extensive written expertise.