The Iverskaya Mother of God, Ivan Tarabrov, Moscow, 1899-1908

held in an impressive silver-gilt and enamel oklad, the Virgin and Christ painted in oil, in silvered and gilded robes with ornate vari-coloured cloisonné enamel halos, the cornerpieces centred with raised opaque and translucent enamel rosettes on geometric enamel mounts, the inscription on a red translucent enamel plaque, the border cast and chased with scrolling foliage, 84 standard

There are two struts to the reverse concealed by a fabric cover. Small areas of craqulure to the faces. The enamel is new. The oklad appears to be in very good condition. We would advise propsective buyers to view.
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