An antique Russian hand painted Theotokos of Tikhvin, one of the most celebrated Orthodox Christian icons. Tempera on a wooden panel with a silver oklad hallmarked with 84 silver proof and manufacturer marks. Framed. Circa the mid late 19th century. It is said to be one of the icons written by St. Luke the Evangelist. According to tradition, in the 5th century, the icon was transferred from Jerusalem to Constantinople, where a church was built specially for it. Antique Orthodox Theotokos and Painted Icons For Collectors.

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