ICONS OF THE MOTHER OF GOD
This third 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 or Gilt. Some have crystals, and one also has jewels and semi-precious stones.
Mother of God icons are presented on three additional pages:

#A40 Pochayov
With Silver Covers (Third Set)
Pewter Covers
Silver Covers
(First Set)
Silver Covers
(Second Set)
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