Russia, Imperial. An Icon of Christ and the Theotokos, c. 1910 Hold 1876 in Kingston

1876 in Kingston

reverse illustrating a collage of icons above the inscription "VIRO DOCTRINA PRVDENTIA GRAVITATE PROBATISSIMO PATRIMONII PAVPERVM STRENVO ASSERTORI QVINDECIMVIRI MENDICICITATE EX VRBE TOLLENDA VT TANTI PRAESIDIS AGRIENSEM PONTIFICATVM ADEVNTIS NOMEN HONOS BENEFACTA AETERNARENTVR" and dated "MDCCCXXVII" (1827)

and suspension ring with Arabic hallmark for 18ct Gold

British War Medal (A

good in very fine condition

Russia, Imperial. An Icon of Christ and the Theotokos, c. 1910 Hold 1876 in KingstonA well preserved icon depicting Christ and the Theotokos. Presented on a gessoed wooden board, the image consists of hand painted faces of the former. Riveted to the board is a silvered brass riza featuring the robes of Christ and Mary executed in detail, complete with ribbed halos. Mary holds an orb in her right hand, while Christs right hand rests upon the top, symbolizing his receipt of authority. Four side rivets secure the riza to the board,