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.
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Internal Reference: 240109
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1044833
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 11.5cm (4.5inches)Width is 10.2cm (4.0inches)Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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