Russia, Imperial. An Icon Of The Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow Buy Now marked "CB CABA II

marked "CB CABA II

illustrating a wooden scene

Established in 1895

the Order of the Partisan Star with Rifles and others

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Russia, Imperial. An Icon Of The Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow Buy Now marked "CB CABA IIA well preserved icon of the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow. Constructed of a gessoed wooden base inset with dual reverse slats to mitigate warping, the obverse depicts a hand painted, finely detailed image of the crowned Theotokos clutching the infant Christ. Both wear red cloaks with blue undergarments signifying their divinity and humanity, respectively. Their heads are surrounded by gilded halos, while the Theotokos is flanked by Greek