Antique Russian Orthodox Icon Mother of God Theotokos Christ Child Hand Painted For Sale

Authentic antique Russian Orthodox icon depicting the Mother of God (Theotokos) with the Christ Child, hand-painted on a traditional wooden panel. This beautiful devotional icon features a warm gold-toned background, Cyrillic inscriptions, and classic Eastern Orthodox imagery that has been cherished for centuries.The icon portrays the Virgin Mary tenderly holding the Christ Child in a timeless sacred composition revered throughout the Orthodox Christian world. Rich colors, hand-painted details, and a beautifully aged surface give this piece exceptional character and visual appeal.Constructed on a solid wood panel with traditional rear support battens, the icon exhibits the craftsmanship and construction methods associated with older Russian Orthodox devotional works. The hand-painted surface displays attractive age-related craquelure, patina, and wear consistent with long-term use and preservation.An excellent addition to any collection of Russian icons, religious antiques, ecclesiastical art, folk art, or Eastern Orthodox devotional objects.FEATURES:• Antique Russian Orthodox icon• Mother of God (Theotokos) with Christ Child• Hand-painted on wood panel• Traditional Cyrillic inscriptions• Gold-toned background• Original rear support battens• Rich aged patina and character• Traditional Eastern Christian religious artworkMEASUREMENTS:Approximately 7" x 5" x 0.75"CONDITION:Good antique condition with expected age-related wear. Surface craquelure, scattered paint loss, scratches, edge wear, and areas of age-related patina are present. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and condition report.This authentic antique icon displays beautifully and represents a wonderful example of traditional Russian Orthodox religious art. A highly collectible piece that would make an impressive addition to any icon collection or devotional display.