Cedmitsa, enamels, 19th century
 

Scapular or a small Orthodox icon ( amulet ) , 19th century .
Size 56 x 53 mm.Emali .
Deesis . Week . In the center of the icon - the Saviour on the throne with the upcoming Our Lady with an open scroll in his hand and John the Baptist . Behind the altar - on both sides , Peter and Paul , the archangels Michael and Gabriel. At the foot of the throne - cling Reverends Zosima and Savatier Solovki .
Deesis means prayer , supplication . In the song embodied the idea of ​​the intercession of the saints for the people in front of Hristom.V center of the composition is depicted Christ Pantocrator (Christ ). On the sides , addressed to him the Virgin and John the Baptist. In addition to these major figures in the Deesis often depicted archangels Michael and Gabriel , the Apostles Peter and Paul and other saints . Deesis icons , in most cases of three pieces , placed above the altar through the royal doors hurdles in XII - XIV centuries.

Price from $ 100.

A magnificent showpiece!

Offer of $ 80.

Willing to give up for 70 :)>