SPECIAL ORDER ITEM. PLEASE ALLOW 2-3 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY. NOTE: Special Order Items are not returnable unless damaged. Rarely silver-plated icons get so big. It measures 15.2x18.4. This icon is absolutely stunning in its size craftsmanship and beauty! It is a modern depiction of one of the most ancient wonderworking icons of Russia. The original painted in the twelfth century at the request of the right?believing Prince Andrew Bogoliubsky in commemoration of an appearance of the Mother of God to him. This exceptional icon is hand-painted on a wood base with a silver-plated cover with incredible ornate gold and silver accents. The entire icon is overlaid with a beautifully finished highly detailed repousse (high relief) gold and silver-plated metallic cover (also known as a riza) with an attached 24-carat gold-plated halo. The riza uses a scrolled floral pattern to accent the subjects and covers the less important areas of the icon.
