Russia, Imperial. An Icon of Christ Pantocrator, c. 1900 Province of China Senegal et Soudan

Senegal et Soudan

cracking of the handle grip

Commemorative Badge for Army Airships - in brass

along with his fractured left arm

Russia, Imperial. An Icon of Christ Pantocrator, c. 1900 Province of China Senegal et SoudanAn 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