Large and Heavy Icon of The Yearly Menaion (a Set of 12 Icons of Saints Commemorated Every Month). Kovcheg. 19th Century. Russia.

Materials: Wood, egg temperaq gesso.

The Yearly Menaion, also known as a Minyeia or Menology, is a complex of 12 hand-painted Orthodox icons representing the Saints and major Church Feasts in order of their commemoration, from September to August.

This particular set of antique russian icons is unique since it is both, complete (which is a great rarity) and excellently preserved.

Very good condition, with small signs of ageing.

Dimensions:

Height - 52 cm

Length - 45.5 cm

Thickness - 3,5 cm

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