A Handmade Russian icon of the presentation of Jesus Christ in the Temple. 19th Century. SILVER & ENAMEL MOUNTED WOOD CROSS Jesus's Transfiguration and the Baptism

Jesus's Transfiguration and the Baptism

except the exposed skin of Jesus and Mary (the two faces and necks

heading towards Jerusalem is Jesus Christ sat upon either a donkey or a colt

Each carved in high relief

The lower margin inscribed with the standard Church Slavonic title for this image  OUR LORD

A Handmade Russian icon of the presentation of Jesus Christ in the Temple. 19th Century. SILVER & ENAMEL MOUNTED WOOD CROSS Jesus's Transfiguration and the BaptismA handmade Russian icon, presentation of Christ in the Temple. Shortly after 1890. This icon is in excellent condition, made in four different levels, First wood, second canvas, third gold leaf and fourth the painting level. Size: 36x30. 7 cm. 14x11. 8 inch. This item comes with a certificate from the Israeli Antiquities Authority.