Our Lady of Kazan, or Theotokos of Kazan, represents the Virgin Mary as protector and patron of Her city. She is of the Hodegetria type. Originally the icon was found in a garden in 1579. It was carried by Prince Pozharsky into battle against the Poles. A church was built in Kazan for her in 1679, but due to its miraculous nature, the original icon was now in Moscow, so a copy was installed. In 1821, the first icon traveled to St. Petersburg where it was installed in the, at the time, newly constructed Kazan Cathedral on Nevskii (Nevsky)Prospect. In 1918, the icon was seized by the Soviet Government, and en route to Moscow, it vanished. In this depiction, the Holy Virgin and Child are flanked on either side by Archangel Michael (left) and Archangel Gabriel (right), who bow reverently in prayer. The small icon at the top is a depiction of the Holy Face. When the doors are closed, the images of St. Paul (left) and St. Peter (right) are showing. Two brass knobs serve as door handles and a brass Orthodox cross enhances the top. Elaborate gold and silver scroll work adorns the front doors, top and base. By C.A. of Mstera. Papier-mache, egg tempera, gold, clear lacquer. 5 1/4" x 4 1/4" closed - 5 1/4" x 6 1/4"" when open. [#MST-T9] 1 only.

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