Russia, Imperial. An Icon of the Saviour of Blessed Silence, c. 1895 GTRexclude the reverse with four visible

the reverse with four visible rivets securing the obverse applique in place

the obverse bearing a black-boarded shield with a central French tricolour flag

measuring 14 mm in diameter x 26 mm in length

perforated along the circumference with ventilation holes and additional openings which reveal a grey rayon drawstring

BeVo style

Russia, Imperial. An Icon of the Saviour of Blessed Silence, c. 1895 GTRexclude the reverse with four visibleA well preserved and expertly written icon of the Saviour of Blessed Silence. Presented on a gently vaulted and gessoed wooden board and executed in hand painted pigments, the image consists of a depiction of a pre incarnate Christ in the form of an angel, complete with wings, a bishops crown, and a halo featuring a seven pointed red and blue slava, the colours symbolizing his divinity and humanity, and the points harkening to the days of creation and