Russia, Imperial. An Icon of Christ Pantocrator, c. 1900 GTRexclude on a 47 mm long

on a 47 mm long stickpin

the areas flanking the bands along with the remaining body bearing leafing throughout

in silvered and blackened zinc

Several newspaper clippings

Russia, Imperial. An Icon of Christ Pantocrator, c. 1900 GTRexclude on a 47 mm longAn exceptional and well preserved icon of Christ Pantocrator. Presented on a gessoed wooden board, the image consists of a hand painted tempera image of the face of Christ, with his right hand raised in benediction and fingers arranged to form his monogram of IC XC, and his left hand positioned to grasp an orb, symbolizing his authority. Riveted to the board is a silvered brass riza featuring the Christs robes and orb executed in detail, with a