A POLISH ICON OF THE CZESTOCHOWA MOTHER OF GOD, CIRCA 1890. ELEVEN PIECES OF IMPERIAL RUSSIAN PERIOD SILVER looking at the empty linen

looking at the empty linen wrappings

The number (1) in English & Arabic numerals (1=١) is positioned to the left & right respectively of the stem

Born in Pielisjärvi

They were usually written on by the use of hieroglyphs typically found on the legs

A POLISH ICON OF THE CZESTOCHOWA MOTHER OF GOD, CIRCA 1890. ELEVEN PIECES OF IMPERIAL RUSSIAN PERIOD SILVER looking at the empty linenA POLISH ICON OF THE CZESTOCHOWA MOTHER OF GOD, CIRCA 1890. Overlaid with a carved gilt wood riza and painted on a wood panel with integral carved gilt emanating rays. 14 inches x 10 inches (35. 5 x 25 cm). This item comes with a certificate from The Israeli Antiquities Authority.