Russian icon depicting a Hodigitria Virgin, known as the Tikhvin Virgin. The Virgin's costume enhanced with gilding, the background in ivory gesso. Tempera on wood. Probably Moscow, 19th century. 31 x 26 cm. Overpainting, chipping, minor lifting.
We would like to thank Prof. Dr. Christos Karydis - Ionian University - Athens, for his valuable information.
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