Russian Orthodox Brass Icon Our Lady of Kazan Plaquette Virgin Mary Mother of God

Name: Russian Orthodox Brass Icon Our Lady of Kazan Plaquette Virgin Mary Mother of God
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1044833
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Andrew Nethercott Antiques

Description

A Russian brass plaquette travel icon, late 19th century.

Virgin Mary and the Christ Child 'Our Lady of Kazan'

Surrounded with a floral ornamental border.

In excellent condition, bright sharp and well finished

4" x 4,1/2" or 102mm x 115mm, weight 372 grams.

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Our Lady of Kazan, also called Mother of God of Kazan (Russian: ????????? ??????????, romanized: Kazanskaya Bogomater'), is a holy icon of the highest stature within the Russian Orthodox Church, representing the Virgin Mary as the protector and patroness of the city of Kazan, and a palladium of all of Russia and Rus', known as the Holy Protectress of Russia. As is the case for any holy entity under a Patriarchate in communion within the greater Eastern Orthodox Church, it is venerated by all Orthodox faithful.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11.5cm (4.53")

Width

10.2cm (4.02")

Declaration

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1044833

Dealers Internal Reference

240109

Dealers Notes

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Description

A Russian brass plaquette travel icon, late 19th century.

Virgin Mary and the Christ Child 'Our Lady of Kazan'

Surrounded with a floral ornamental border.

In excellent condition, bright sharp and well finished

fig 1. Russian Orthodox Brass Icon Our Lady of Kazan Plaquette Virgin Mary Mother of God

4" x 4,1/2" or 102mm x 115mm, weight 372 grams.

Our Lady of Kazan, also called Mother of God of Kazan (Russian: ????????? ??????????, romanized: Kazanskaya Bogomater'), is a holy icon of the highest stature within the Russian Orthodox Church, representing the Virgin Mary as the protector and patroness of the city of Kazan, and a palladium of all of Russia and Rus', known as the Holy Protectress of Russia.

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As is the case for any holy entity under a Patriarchate in communion within the greater Eastern Orthodox Church, it is venerated by all Orthodox faithful.

Andrew Nethercott Antiques