A scarce matching pair of so called wedding icons. Traditionally, the wedding pair consisted of an image of Our Lady of Kazan and Christ Pantocrator, but regional variations existed, such as this one depicting Our Lady of Smolensk & St. Nicholas of Myra. The St. Nicholas' icon would have been presented to the newleweds by the family of a groom, and the icon of the Theotokos by the family of the bride. the wedding pair was kept in the family through the entire life serving as the nucleus of the family praying corner.
Shop Online Store
Additional Info
- ID#: 1363-012-114-SP2
- Size: 8 3/4 x 7 inches (22 x 17.5 cm)
- Age: ca. 1890
- Origin: Central Russia
- Materials: Egg tempera on tooled, silvered and gessoed wood panel
- Price: SOLD!
-
-
Additional Images of this Item
View the embedded image gallery online at:
https://www.russianstore.com/en/online-store/russian-icons/item/2979-pair-of-russian-icons-our-lady-of-smolensk-st-nicholas-of-myra#sigProId3da6470582
https://www.russianstore.com/en/online-store/russian-icons/item/2979-pair-of-russian-icons-our-lady-of-smolensk-st-nicholas-of-myra#sigProId3da6470582
Level 60 Trading Co,, LLC
1089 Commonwealth Ave #314,
Boston, MA 02215, USA
Tel: (+1) 786-206-9894
Our local time is
Online Store & Services
Information
Quick Link
Поменять язык на русский
Level 60 Trading Co,, LLC
1089 Commonwealth Ave #314,
Boston, MA 02215, USA
Tel: (+1) 786-206-9894
Our local time is
Online Store & Services
Information
Quick Link
SAVE 5% from your first purchase when you subscribe to receive our infrequent mailings with updates on new arrivals, exclusive offers, and fascinating stories on relevant subjects.
