An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon representing the Severed Head of Saint John the Baptist being blessed by Jesus Christ from Heaven. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wooden board. The icon is enclosed in a gilt silver riza or oklad, a protecting case with engraved details. Hallmarked with an 84 Russian Imperial silver standard, a Carl Faberge mark and other Russian hallmarks on the rim. Red velvet backing. Religious Christian Collectibles, Russian Icon Painting.

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