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Originally the Kazan Mother of God icon was found in a garden in 1579 in the city
of Kazan. The first of these special icons was carried by Prince Pozharsky into
battle against the Poles. A special church was built in Kazan for her in 1679,
but due to its miraculous nature, the icon was in Moscow, so a copy was installed. In 1821 the
first icon traveled to St. Petersburg where it was installed in the new
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The Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" icon revealed
itself as a miracle-working icon for the first time in Moscow in
1688. Icon with high-relief embossed brass oklad. All original. In very
good condition. End of the 19 century. Full painting underneath metal
oklad. Some labels/tape on the back. 6 3/4" x 8 1/2". |
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Unusual mid-19th century silver and painted icon of
Christ with two angels blessing the Holy Saints Nicholas and Averky and
the Holy Martyrs Barbara and Pyatnitza. All original. In very good
condition (some minor scuffs to painting where metal bumps painting). Full painting underneath removeable metal oklad. Silver marks on side.
4 3/4" x 5 3/4". |
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19th Century
Russian Icon Sold! [#4670] |
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