Russian silver gilt and enamel icon of Christ Pantocrator

The icon depicts Christ Pantocrator, or Christ the Almighty, holding a bible in his left hand, and with his right hand in a gesture of blessing, all housed in a carved wooden frame. There 'oklad', or protective covering of the icon, is made from cloisonne enamel and silver gilt. There are cloisonne enamel decorations behind Christ's head, in the form of a halo, and at each corner of the piece. They are decorated with geometric floral patterns. The piece is set within a carved wooden frame.

Icon height 21cm, width 17cm
Frame height 32cm, width 28cm