Russian Christ Icon with Brass Sunburst Halo

A late 19th/early 20th century Russian icon, the ornate old…
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A late 19th/early 20th century Russian icon, the ornate old patinated brass oklad ornately embossed with raised 'sunburst' halo covering the painted oil on board of Christ. 22 x 17 cm.

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  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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