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A LARGE ICON SHOWING THE DORMITION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD SHOWING THE ICON OF THE KIEV CAVES

A LARGE ICON SHOWING THE DORMITION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD SHOWING THE ICON OF THE KIEV CAVES Mount Athos, St. John the Forerunner Skete, late 19th century Tempera on wood panel. The gilt background ornately incised. The border decorated with engraved stylized patterns emulating the metal oklads of contemporary icons. Minor losses. On the reverse Cyrillic dedication inscription. 21.8 x 26.8 cm.