Icon - Birth of Christ - Wood

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Orthodox icon of the Nativity of Jesus Christ

The Nativity icon depicts the scene in a cave, not in a stable, which is characteristic of Eastern tradition. At the top is the Star of Bethlehem. Inscription in Cyrillic: "Рождество Христа". The back with two horizontal bars (stiffening slats) and a metal hanging hook.

Origin: Russia, 19th century. Tempera on panel.

Dimensions: 35 x 30 x 3 cm

Condition: very good, as seen in the photos.

Orthodox icon of the Nativity of Jesus Christ

The Nativity icon depicts the scene in a cave, not in a stable, which is characteristic of Eastern tradition. At the top is the Star of Bethlehem. Inscription in Cyrillic: "Рождество Христа". The back with two horizontal bars (stiffening slats) and a metal hanging hook.

Origin: Russia, 19th century. Tempera on panel.

Dimensions: 35 x 30 x 3 cm

Condition: very good, as seen in the photos.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Iconography
Birth of Christ
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Russia
Height
35 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
3 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
PolandVerified
10
Objects sold
Private

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