ICONS OF THE MOTHER OF GOD
This second set of Silver icons is of the Mother of God, also known as the Theotokos, Virgin, or Madonna.
The metallic covers for these icons are made with silver, which has a more brilliant lustre than covers made with pewter. Many of the silver covers (oklad) are adorned - with Gold, Gilt, Enamel, Amber, and Glass Gems.
Mother of God icons are presented on three additional pages:

#S54 Tichvin
With Silver Covers (Second Set)
Pewter Covers
Silver Covers
(First Set)
Silver Covers
(Third Set)
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