The product is a Silver Tone Plaque depicting the Virgin Mary and Child, a common Christian icon. The velvet backing adds a touch of luxury and protection to the plaque, making it suitable for display in a home or place of worship. This collectible item serves as a reminder of religious faith and values for Christians who appreciate religious art and symbolism.
The selected region shows an antique Russian Orthodox travel icon depicting the Iverskaya (Iveron) Mother of God with the Christ Child, featuring a detailed embossed metal oklad.
Subject: The Iberian Icon of the Theotokos (“The Gatekeeper”), labeled in Cyrillic script along the bottom edge.
Design: An ornate, patterned metal revetment (oklad) framing painted facial features exposed on the panel beneath.
Period: Typically crafted in the late 19th to early 20th century for domestic or travel devotion. My aunt, the collector, estimated this piece to be from the 1880’s. She bought it in 1996 for $100+.