Russian icon of the Mother of God with Child. 19th century. cod The saucer measures: 14 cm

The saucer measures: 14 cm

Decorated porcelain dishes with hand-painted Napoleon scenes in central reserves surrounded by a green ground and rich gilt decoration

were among the most widespread and were considered protective images

Seven small bowls in glazed stoneware

Dimensions: W 81

Russian icon of the Mother of God with Child. 19th century. cod The saucer measures: 14 cmRussian icon of the Mother of God with Child. 19th century. Rectangular panel icon, egg tempera on gilt ground. Depicting the Mother of God with the Christ Child (Hodegetria type), both with haloes. Inscriptions in Church Slavonic. H. 22 cm. W. 17. 5 cm. Condition: Good, minor wear, craquelure and localised paint loss, corner damages. Bio: The Orthodox icon tradition dates back to the 6th century and became central to the Russian and Byzantine visual