An antique Russian gilded silver and shaded cloisonne enamel miniature icon of Christ Pantocrator (“Almighty” or “All-powerful” in Greek), Moscow, circa 1890.

Size 8,9 x 7,2 cm (3 1/2 x 2 5/8 in).

Intact original enamel, no chips, no restoration.

The silver and enamel oklad (riza) is executed in the style of 17th century Russian enameled icons.

A SUPERB FULLY ENAMELED Russian Icon

The border is decorated with large flowerheads on a cream ground.

The flowerheads are executed in the manner of Sol’vychegorsk enamels of the 17th-early 18th century.

Four cross-shaped rosettes at the corners.

Olive green background with fine filigree work.