Description:

Russia, ca. 18th century CE. A small brass plaque, possibly a replica of a portal to a church (except for the fact that we do not have a double door here, but bear with me), the square section depicting a scene of the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary as the suffering souls surrounding her await their fate in Purgatory, the 'tympanum' shaped section above depicting the Second Coming of Christ as king and judge of the world in its final days surrounded by six winged angels. The Virgin holds banners inscribed with Russian phrases which most likely serve to identify which souls will be ascending to heaven and which souls will have to face a less blissful future in hell. Additional inscriptions are featured above the Virgin's halo and in the mandorla surrounding Christ. A finely executed and deeply symbolic religious icon. Size: 3.25" W x 5.5" H (8.3 cm x 14 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Private LA County collection

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  • Condition: Intact and excellent. Lovely patina.

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