Antique icon of Our Lady of Smolensk, 35x25 cm Russia

Antique icon of Our Lady of Smolensk, 35x25 cm Russia.
Our Lady of Smolensk is also known as Hodegetria or she who indicates the way, as noted with the hand pointing the Son who is the way itself. It is said that in the 12th century the first icon of this type was brought as a gift to the Russian prince Saint Vladimir. The Russian icon belonging to the Tsarist era is slightly restored. The item is hand painted with gold leaf, handcrafted in Russia. It is packaged in a special blue velvet box and includes a certificate of guarantee and quality.