Two Miniature Russian Silver Icons of Theotokos.
Late 19th Century. Two icons of Theotokos, tempera painted, with silver oklads. The first as the Virgin Orans, marked "A[S] [over] 1890 84 [crossed cannons] AC"; 3 5/16" x 2 3/4". The second Our Lady of Kazan, marked with armorial [eagle(?) (over) St. George(?) facing left], 84 [twice] CK(?)]; 3" x 2 1/2". Condition: both good overall; tarnish; the face of the child on one with what looks to be a spot of varnish. Provenance: Private Collection, Northern California.
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Late 19th Century. Two icons of Theotokos, tempera painted, with silver oklads. The first as the Virgin Orans, marked "A[S] [over] 1890 84 [crossed cannons] AC"; 3 5/16" x 2 3/4". The second Our Lady of Kazan, marked with armorial [eagle(?) (over) St. George(?) facing left], 84 [twice] CK(?)]; 3" x 2 1/2". Condition: both good overall; tarnish; the face of the child on one with what looks to be a spot of varnish. Provenance: Private Collection, Northern California.
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