#5296 Antique Russian Silver Riza / Oklad 12" H

Antique Russian silvered metal  Riza or oklad  ( No icon just the Riza ) with amazing repoussse  pierced work ,with a contemporary  red painted wood frame ,No icon just the Riza .

12" H by 10.5" W by 1" D a must for anyone's collection.

A riza or oklad, sometimes called a "revetment" in English, is a metal cover protecting an icon. It is usually made of gilt or silvered metal with repoussé work and is pierced to expose elements of the underlying painting