Ancient Russian Icon Cosmokrator Brass Riza, 31x26 cm, 19th Century
Antique Russian icon of the 19th century depicting Christ Cosmocrator with a brass riza. The icon shows Jesus full frontal and hieratic in a blessing position. In his left hand, he holds the universe and blesses the faithful with his right hand according to the Orthodox/Byzantine rite. The face is intensely expressive, conveying the concept of God made Man, typical in paintings of Christ Pantocrator. The religious icon comes with an elegant velvet box and a valuation by a specialized expert. Ori...
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Antique Russian icon of the 19th century depicting Christ Cosmocrator with a brass riza. The icon shows Jesus full frontal and hieratic in a blessing position. In his left hand, he holds the universe and blesses the faithful with his right hand according to the Orthodox/Byzantine rite. The face is intensely expressive, conveying the concept of God made Man, typical in paintings of Christ Pantocrator. The religious icon comes with an elegant velvet box and a valuation by a specialized expert. Origin: Moscow. Technique: egg tempera. Materials: wood, levkas, brass riza. Dimensions: 31.6x26 cm.
