Ecclesiastical Subjects and Icons.
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Archangel Michael. Mstera, 2008. T. Rayeva.  Click for a closer view. | The name Michael means "like unto God". Here he wears, not his traditional red, but blue
and white garments, and holds a spear in his right hand. His wings are
prominent and he bears a translucent globe, a symbol of God, Whom he
serves. Inside the globe is an image of a baby in swaddling clothes,
which represents the soul. This icon was formed in the belief that
Archangel Michael takes the souls of the dead with the Guardian Angel.
Egg tempera paint, papier-mache, lacquer, hinged box. 4" x 3" 3/4". Note: couple of minor scratches on bottom of box, otherwise box is fine. [#LB-SW9] 1 only. Another view. | Closeup. | Closeup. |
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The Mystical Supper. Mstera, 2008. A. Moshkovich.  Click for a closer view. | The Mystical, or Last, Supper was the meal
Jesus shared with His Apostles before His death. In this depiction by
the accomplished lacquer miniature artist, A. Moshkovich, the meal takes
place before the Holy Doors in Orthodox churches, where the faithful
stand to receive Holy Communion. Shaped box, intricate free-hand border decorations on top and sides. Egg tempera paint, papier-mache, lacquer, hinged box. 3 7/8" x 3 1/8" x 2 1/2". [#M-SL448] 1 only. Another view. | Closeup. |
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Christ Washes the Disciples Feet. Palekh, 1989. Y. Endin.  Click for a closer view. |
Christ washed the feet of His disciples as an example of the virtue of
humility. Here, seven of His disciples are seated before Him. Christ
holds a towel and has a bowl of water before Him. He is washing the feet
of Peter. A beautiful and uncommon Russian icon box with many detailed
figures. Egg tempera paint, papier-mache, lacquer, hinged box. 3 1/4"
x 2 3/4" x 1 1/4". [#8-LQBX] 1 only. Another view. | Closeup. | Closeup. |
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Miracle of St. George and the Dragon. Palekh. S. Kotkov. C. 2001.  Click for a closer view. | St. George fights off the
many-headed dragon. Egg tempera paint, papier-mache, lacquer. Hinged box. 4 7/8" x 3 3/4" x 1 1/8". #49. Another view Close-up Opened up |
Vladimirskaya Mother of God of Tenderness. Palekh, 2004.  Click for a closer view. | Egg tempera, gold, lacquer.
Hinged papier mache box. 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 1". #M-SW26. 1 only. Side view. | Opened up. |
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Vladimirskaya Mother of God of Tenderness. Palekh, 2004. M.E. (artist).  Click for a closer view. |
Egg tempera, gold, lacquer.
Hinged papier mache box. 2" x 1 1/2" x 1". #M-SW11. 1 only. Side view. | Opened up. |
Virgin of Kazan. Palekh, 2002.  Click for a closer view. |
Egg tempera, gold, lacquer. Hinged papier mache box. 2" x 1 1/2" x 1". #M-KZ86. 1 only. Side view. | Opened up. |
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Church of the Ascension. Fedoskino. S. Kruzova. 1998.  Click for a closer view. | Wooden Church of the
Ascension (Voznesenskaya) in Northern Russia depicted in winter. Wooden
architecture of Russia is famed for lack of use of nails in
construction. Egg tempera, lacquer. Hinged box. 4 1/2" x 3 1/4" x 1
1/4". Light scuffs to bottom, otherwise fine. #46.
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