2003 © Maxim Tabachnik
Riza of Vladimir Mother of God
The riza of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God (1657) exemplifies 17th-c. Russian craftsmanship. Made of gold and adorned with emeralds, diamonds, and pearls, it was commissioned by Patriarch Nikon to honor and protect a revered icon. This opulent cover signifies deep Orthodox devotion and the grandeur of the Russian state.
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