RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER THE DOG HEADED
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Description
An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon of Saint Christopher with the dogs head. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. Titled in Church Slavonic in the upper left and right. Saint Christopher is a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. The Byzantine iconography of St. Christopher as dog-headed have resulted from a misreading of a Latin hagiographic script. This type of depiction was popular in the Eastern Orthodox Church, especially among the Old Believers. Russian Christian Religious Items and Collectibles.
Dimensions: Overall size: 12 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition
Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
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RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER THE DOG HEADED
Estimate $100 - $150
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