Enclosed within awreath,removedevenfromthengels,Godthe Fatheroffers Hisblessings to His Son who joins Himinheaven.Belowthismysticalevent,isthesceneofthe"protecting veil of the Mother of God", known in the Russian Orthodox faith as the Pokrov veil. Touches of green and blue enamel add realism and serve to bring the action forward. This sense of energy and movement is further heightened by the ornate floral details around the border. Each of the figures is given expressive treatment to emphasize their own character, helping to bring alive a mystical scene--as God the Fatherwatches from above. - (PF.5222)Mother of God Pokrov - PF.5222Origin: Russia Circa: 1750 AD to 1900 ADDimensions: 6.75" (17.1cm) high x 3.75" (9.5cm) wide Collection: Russian Icons Style: Russian Orthodox Medium: Enameled Brass

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