Madonna and Child
15th century
Artists
Description
Ancient icon with jeweled and silver "raiza" in state of disintegration. Very primitive. Incredibly intricate bead work on fine cambric with delicate wire and pearl work. Tartar influence. Moscow School. (Dorothy Skobelev, August 1978)
Dimensions
30.48 x 26.99 x 3.18 cm (12 x 10 5/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Irina Korotyukov, Castroville, CA, Gift, Gift to Harvard University Art Museums, 2003.
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