A RUSSIAN ICON OF CHRIST PANTOCRATOR IN A BEADED OKLAD the figure of Christ is shown delivering a blessing and holding an open volume of the Testament, figures of Saint Simeon and Saint Mark are depicted on the borders, flanking the central image of Christ, the icon with an intricately decorated metal oklad with repousse ornament in the halo and border, Christ`s robes ornamented with beading using simulated stones and cut glass gemstones. Egg tempera and gesso on panel. Insert splints on top and bottom edges. 36 x 31 cm (14 1/8 x 12 1/4 in.)
