Description Russian icon painting of Jesus as the Salvator Mundi (Savior of the World) under sterling silver oklad, 19th century. Christ holds the globe, engraved into oklad and resting on clouds, in his left hand and with his right points to the Heavens. Oklad is engraved with scrollwork border and the name of Christ in Greek. Dimensions are: 4 3/8 inches wide X 5 1/4 inches tall; frame - 8 3/4 inches wide X 9 1/4 inches tall. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report Tarnish; cloth covering of backing is coming untucked from lip of oklad.
Provenance From a Washington, DC collection.