Early 19th C Antique Russian Icon "The Sign" Tempera Painting, Gilded Oklad For Sale

The icon depicts the Theotokos (Mary) during theAnnunciationat the moment of saying, "May it be done to me according to your word."The image of the Christ child represents him at the moment of his conception in the womb of the Virgin. He is depicted not as a fetus, but rather vested in divine robes, and often holding a scroll, symbolic of his role as teacher.
Set within a gilt metal oklad with repousse foliate motifs, on wood panel with red lining verso.26.5 cm x 23 cm