Russian Silver Icon of the Mother of God the Blessed Heaven

Maker's mark Cyrillic IS, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
Rectangular with an arched top, the Mother of God realistically painted full length, holding the Christ Child, within a conforming silver riza chased with scrolling foliage. Height 7 5/8 inches (19.4 cm), width 3 5/8 inches (9.2 cm).

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