Shroud. Russian Empire, the end of the XIX century.
 

Shroud . Russian Empire , the end of the XIX century.
The image of the Savior on the metal. Everything Else - embroidery with gold and
silver on velvet .
Basis - papier -mache , lining - silk. The Shroud of almost
need of restoration.
in excellent condition .
Price - negotiable.
Please refer to the e-mail . email :arz-wien@rambler.ru

* Shroud (in Greek " Sindon " - a linen shroud ) - a piece of linen , which the Jews used to wrap bodies before burial . Thus , the Holy Shroud - a funeral shroud, which , according to the three synoptic Gospels , Jesus' body was wrapped up from Nazareth to the position of the grave .

Shroud. Russian Empire, the end of the XIX century.
 

Shroud.
Russian Empire, the end of the XIX century.

Ancient Jews and are not wrapped wrapped the body of the deceased. No prints could just as well stay , but the thing is of course a valuable job.