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Icon of Saints Boris and Gleb

1700s

Russia

Medium
enamel on copper, mounted in silver gilt
Measurements
Overall: 12.1 x 8.6 cm (4 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. Dean Perry 1981.70
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Not on view
Print
A vertically oriented enamel and copper icon depicts two haloed saints at its center, standing in fur-lined crimson robes before a walled city. Boris, bearded on our left, clutches a gold cross and spear, while clean-shaven Gleb, on our right, holds a sword. Above, Christ emerges from fluffy clouds, extending green wreaths toward their heads. Golden rays beam through the sky, and a jagged silver-gilt border frames the colorful composition.

Icon of Saints Boris and Gleb

1700s

Russia

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