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What is painted on Russian icons?

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What is painted on Russian icons?
Religious artwork is painted on Russian icons. Depending on the design, an icon might show a depiction of a Russian Orthodox saint or a scene from the Old or New Testaments of the Bible. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Russian icons.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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18th Century Silver Russian Icon
Located in Pomona, CA
18th-century silver Russian icon.
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Antique 18th Century Russian Religious Items

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Silver

19th Century Russian Icon
Located in Tampa, FL
A striking early 19th century Russian icon, richly gilded depicting Jesus in the clouds above
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Antique 1810s Russian Paintings

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Paint

18th Century Traditional Russian Icon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional Russian icon made in the 18th century, depicting the crucifixion of Jesus who is
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Antique 18th Century Russian Paintings

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Wood

Russian Icon of Three Saints
Located in Houston, TX
Russian Icon of Three Saints. Saints from right to left are St. Abibo. Saint Abibos of Nekresi, a
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Antique 1840s Russian Other Paintings

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Wood

Russian Icons, 19th C., 3
Located in Astoria, NY
Collection of Three Russian Icons, 19th century, comprising: Christ Pantocrater painted metal with
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Antique 19th Century European Other Religious Items

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Metal, Brass, Enamel

Russian Icon of Kazan Mother of God
Located in Houston, TX
Russian Icon of the Kazan Mother Of God. Beautifully decorated with cloisonne enamel at the edges
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Antique 1870s Russian Other Paintings

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Wood

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