Superbly detailed Byzantine iconography is highlighted on this investment-quality doll. Some of the many icons include: The Nativity, Presentation of the Virgin Mary to the Temple, The Crucifixion, The Annunciation, St. John the Baptist, St. Nicholas, St. Cyril Belozerski, a winged red seraphim, a church, and a lighted candle. Excellent use of colors: jasmine, saffron, hazel, beige, tan, jade, blue, indigo, and liberal gold leaf. Handsomely grained wood. Brilliant lacquer finish.
(Picture shown may differ from actual doll available.)
C. 1993. About 13" tall, 10 nest.
$850.
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