Russia, Imperial. A Four Panel Icon of the Mother of God United Republic of with a hook and catch

with a hook and catch on the opening for closure

From November 1944

measuring 110 mm (w) x 47 mm (h)

A mixed lot of four commemorative badges

with a patent leather support between the coupling and the horsehair

Russia, Imperial. A Four Panel Icon of the Mother of God United Republic of with a hook and catchA unique and well preserved multi panel icon featuring four depictions of the Mother of God. Presented on a gessoed wooden board, the images consist of hand painted faces of Mary and Christ, with hands and feet also visible, taking the form of icons with notables devotions in Russia, including the Mother of God of Vladimir, Mother of God of Kazan, the Virgin of the Sweet Kiss, and the Virgin of Sorrows. Riveted to the board is a gilded riza featuring