The Transfiguration of Jesus, handmade icon painted on Ivory. Early 19th Century. Egyptian oil lamps perhaps representing an ornamental grapevine

perhaps representing an ornamental grapevine

They then divided his garments among themselves and cast lots for his seamless robe

19th century Wood carved

All of the early Byzantine silver coins from western mints were small and thin

The Transfiguration of Jesus, handmade icon painted on Ivory. Early 19th Century. Egyptian oil lamps perhaps representing an ornamental grapevineA handmade painted icon on Ivory, displaying the transfiguration of Jesus Christ. Early 19th C. (1820 1840) On the left hand St. Peter and Paul, on the right hand St. John the warrior. The icon is in excellent condition. Size: 20. 5x14. 5 closed, 20. 5x27. 5 opened cm. 8x5. 7 closed, 8x10. 8 opened inch. The Transfiguration of Jesus has been an important subject in Christian art, above all in the Eastern church, some of whose most striking icons show